Mix the salmon, mayonnaise, soy sauce, lemon juice, celery, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
43.5 ounces salmon, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ cup celery, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Stir in the flour and breadcrumbs then form the mixture into 3-inch balls. Flatten the balls into patties; you should have about 18-20 total.
⅔ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6-7 patties to the pan evenly spaced apart.
Vegetable oil
Cook for 3-4 minutes then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
Add more oil as needed to the pan then repeat the process with the remaining croquettes.
Let the croquettes rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with freshly minced parsley and tartar sauce if desired.
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 salmon croquettes. Actual calories will vary.