Salmon Patties

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can pink salmon, undrained
• 1/2 cup saltine cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/8 cup chopped green onion (green part only) or diced yellow onion
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Drain salmon, reserving liquid; set liquid aside. Remove skin and bones from salmon, if desired; flake with a fork, and set aside.
2. Combine cracker crumbs and reserved liquid; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Stir in salmon, cornmeal and next 4 ingredients. Shape salmon mixture into 6 patties.
4. Pour oil to depth of 1/4 inch into a large, heavy skillet.
5. Fry patties in hot oil over medium heat until browned, turning once.
6. Drain patties on paper towels.

Attribution

Photo credit: Scott Teresi on Trendhype / CC BY-SA