Best 2 Smoked Trout Croquettes Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delightful Smoked Trout Croquettes, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These crispy croquettes feature tender smoked trout encased in a golden-brown crust, offering a delightful combination of smoky, briny, and earthy notes. Served with three delectable sauces: a tangy remoulade, a creamy tartar sauce, and a zesty lemon-herb sauce, these croquettes transform into a symphony of flavors. Whether you're hosting a sophisticated dinner party or seeking a unique appetizer for your next gathering, these Smoked Trout Croquettes are sure to impress.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TROUT CAKES

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Clearly this recipe can be done with salmon, kokanee, char or really any fish you want. I just like it with trout. The herbs are also open to improvisation; the combination I use is what I like. Serve these with a green salad or as the filling in a sandwich.

Provided by Hank Shaw

Categories Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound trout meat, (skinless and boneless)
1 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs, (lightly beaten)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/4 cup chopped tarragon or dill
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil, (for frying)

Steps:

Cook the minced onion with the butter in a small pan over medium heat until translucent, but not browned. Remove from the pan and let cool.
Chop the trout meat with a knife into bits. You can chop very roughly and then pulse a couple times in a food processor, but you want the trout in little pieces, not as a paste.
Mix all the remaining ingredients (except the frying oil) together in a large bowl. Form cakes with your hands. I like them about the width of my palm. You will need to wash your hands a couple times to remove debris; this helps you make cleaner, nicer cakes.
Let the cakes sit in the fridge for 20 minutes or so -- this lets the breadcrumbs absorb moisture, which helps your cakes hold together.
Heat the frying oil in a large, wide pan over medium-high heat. Fry as many cakes as will fit in one layer without touching. Cook them until each side is golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Sodium 1041 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TROUT PATTIES

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Came up with this recipe because I have 2 avid fishermen in my home and plenty of trout to cook. Also have a recipe for an easy homemade cocktail sauce, which goes well with the patties, but it's optional.

Provided by tiediedgirl

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes

Time 1h43m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 pounds skinless, boneless trout fillets
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
vegetable oil for frying
¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a piece of aluminum foil large enough to wrap up trout in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Place trout in the prepared pan; drizzle butter and lemon juice on top. Fold up aluminum foil to enclose trout in a packet.
Bake in the preheated oven until flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes. Flake into a large bowl; add onion and celery. Mix in seasoned bread crumbs.
Beat eggs, mayonnaise, and lemon pepper seasoning in a small bowl until blended. Mix into trout mixture. Form trout mixture into 12 patties.
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in batches until deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Mix ketchup and horseradish together in a small bowl to make cocktail sauce. Serve with trout patties.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 201.7 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 50.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 877.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

For a crispier croquette, coat them in panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
If you don't have smoked trout, you can use fresh trout and smoke it yourself using a smoker or a smoking gun.
To make the croquettes ahead of time, form them and then freeze them on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag and store for up to 2 months. When ready to cook, thaw the croquettes overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Serve the croquettes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, remoulade, or cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Smoked trout croquettes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or a casual meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these tasty croquettes that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give smoked trout croquettes a try. You won't be disappointed!