Lemon Sauce for Salmon Patties

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

A slightly spicy lemon sauce for salmon cakes. Makes enough for about eight salmon patties.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2 Remove the pan from heat; stir in lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper.