Uncle Bill's Salmon Nuggets

Ingredients

• 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can of pacific sockeye salmon

• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 1/2 cups soft fresh breadcrumbs, divided
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. 1

   Remove skin and bones and discard before using salmon.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, add salmon including juices and mash well.

3. 3

   Add onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, 1 cup of bread crumbs, mustard, Tabasco sauce, beaten egg, thyme and pepper.

4. 4

   Mix with a fork until well blended.

5. 5

   Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, then flatten slightly with a fork.

6. 6

   Roll nuggets in remaining bread crumbs.

7. 7

   In a frying pan, heat butter on medium-high heat.

8. 8

   Swirl to cover bottom of pan.

9. 9

   Add nuggets and cook over high heat for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.

10. 10

    TO MICROWAVE THE NUGGETS.

11. 11

    Place nuggets in a circular pattern on a shallow microwave-proof dish, leaving the center clear.

12. 12

    Microwave uncovered on HIGH (full power) for 2 minutes.

13. 13

    It is not necessary to turn them over.

14. 14

    Let stand for 2 minutes before serving.