Oregon Salmon Patties
Description
This excellent recipe for salmon patties comes from the Oregon coast. You can use canned or fresh salmon to make these easy salmon cakes to enjoy.
Ingredients
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1 (14 3/4 ounce) can salmon
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2/3 cup cracker crumbs, divided
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon dry mustard
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3 tablespoons shortening
Directions
1
Drain salmon, reserving 3/4 cup of the liquid. Flake the meat.
2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until tender.
3
Combine onion with reserved salmon liquid, 1/3 of the cracker crumbs, eggs, parsley, mustard, and salmon in a medium bowl. Mix until well blended, then shape into 6 patties. Coat patties in remaining cracker crumbs.
4
Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties until browned, then carefully turn and brown on the other side.