Caribbean-Style Fried Salmon Fritters

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

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 2 (14.75 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked
• ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 2 large eggs, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together flour, parsley, baking powder, salt, thyme, and cumin in a large bowl. Add chopped onion and jalapeño pepper; mix until incorporated. Add salmon and eggs; mash salmon and mix until combined. Add water and stir until a thick batter forms.

Step 2

Heat 1/4 inch oil in a frying pan just below the medium heat setting.

Step 3

Working in batches of 3, drop 1 tablespoonful scoops of batter per fritter into hot oil; fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter for about 16 fritters in total.