OREGON SALMON PATTIES

OREGON SALMON PATTIES


1 (14.75-oz.) can salmon
2 tbsp. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2/3-cup cracker crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. dry mustard
3 Tbsp. shortening


1. Drain the salmon, reserving ¾ cup of liquid. Flake the meat. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook until tender.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the onions with reserved salmon liquid. 1/3 cracker crumbs, eggs, parsley, mustard and salmon. Mix until well-blended then shape into 6 patties. Coat patties in remaining cracker crumbs.

3. Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties until browned, then carefully turn and brown on the other side.


Yield: 5 servings.