CARIBBEAN-STYLE FRIED SALMON FRITTERS

Caribbean-Style Fried Salmon Fritters image

Adapted from fried Caribbean accras, which are made from salted cod. A recipe that my dad used to make on the occasional Sunday. I didn't have salted cod, so I substituted canned sockeye salmon and it turned out awesome.

Provided by Andy A

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 pinch ground cumin
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 eggs, or as needed
2 (14.75 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked
1 cup water
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

Mix flour, parsley, baking powder, salt, thyme, and cumin together in a large bowl. Add chopped onion and jalapeno pepper; mix again. Add eggs and salmon; mash salmon and mix until combined. Add water and stir into a very thick batter.
Heat 1/4 inch oil in a frying pan just below the medium heat setting. Scoop up 1 tablespoon batter per fritter; drop carefully into the hot oil in batches of 3. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a dish lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining batter for about 16 fritters in total.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 91.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 805.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g