Finnish Smoked Salmon and Potato Fritters
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these fritters combine flaky smoked salmon with mashed potatoes and fresh herbs. A delightful appetizer or light meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
🧂 Ingredients
- 300 g Cooked potatoes(mashed)
- 150 g Smoked salmon(flaked)
- 50 g All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tbsp Fresh chives(chopped)
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- for frying Vegetable oil
- for serving Sour cream or crème fraîche
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flaked smoked salmon, flour, egg, chopped chives, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
💡 Tip: Be careful not to overmix, which can make the fritters dense. - 2
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Spoon tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form small patties.
💡 Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches. - 4
Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
💡 Tip: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. - 5
Remove fritters from the skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche.
💡 Tip: A squeeze of lemon juice over the fritters is also delicious.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure your mashed potatoes are not too wet; drain any excess liquid if necessary.
- ✓For extra crispiness, you can add a tablespoon of panko breadcrumbs to the mixture.
- ✓These fritters are best served immediately after frying.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of dill to the mixture for a more pronounced Finnish flavor.
- Incorporate finely diced red onion for a slight bite.
- Serve with a lemon-dill aioli for dipping.