Salmon Patties

Ingredients

• 1 lb cooked salmon, canned or fresh
• 1 small onion
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions

1. 1

   If using canned salmon, drain and pick over to remove hard cartilage and bones.

2. 2

   Finely chop onion.

3. 3

   Using fork, flake the salmon and then combine in a medium bowl with onion, egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire, hot sauce, black pepper, cheese and parsley.

4. 4

   Using about 1/3 cup salmon mixture for each cake, shape the mixture into rounds about 1/2" thick.

5. 5

   Sprinkle flour on a plate and dredge the patties, coating well, but dusting off excess flour.

6. 6

   Place patties in the refrigerator and let set for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Heat the butter in a large skillet until foamy and hot.

8. 8

   Add the patties and brown both sides, cooking about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the patties from the pan and drain on paper towels.