Recipe: Salmon Patties

Salmon Patties
rec.food.recipes/Niki/2003

1 small onion
2 cans red salmon (16 ounces each), or you can use 3-4 cups cooked fresh salmon
2 large eggs
1 cup good bread crumbs
1-2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2-1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. dried dill or 2 sprigs fresh dill
3/4 tsp. paprika
3 sprigs fresh parsley
canola or olive oil

Peel onion and coarsely chop in food processor with steel blade.

Drain salmon, and add to food processor (including bones, skin, etc.). Pulse three or four times.

Add eggs, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, lemon juice, pepper, dill, paprika and parsley. Pulse until you have a uniform mixture, but do not over-process.

Put the remaining bread crumbs on a plate, and heat the oil in a large frying pan while you are preparing the patties.

Form the salmon mixture into patties (3 inches in diameter and about 1/2 inch thick). Coat the patties with the bread crumbs, and put into the hot oil to brown.

Brown on each side for about 4 minutes per side. Serve hot or cold with a good tartar sauce or mustard sauce.

I've had good consistency with all brands of canned salmon. Be sure to include the bones, they are a good source of calcium.