Salmon Croquettes II Recipe

PREPARE SALMON CROQUETTES OR PATTIES: Open can of salmon and remove bones. Don't worry about the very tiny, soft bones. Place salmon and liquid in a medium bowl. Set aside. Peel and chop enough mild onion to equal 1/2 cup. Place in a small bowl. Add 1 Tablespoon water (no more). Cover with waxed paper and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Add onion and liquid to salmon. Stir in with a fork. Beat an egg lightly with a fork and stir it into the salmon and onion mixture. Stir in rest of ingredients with a large spoon or fork. DON'T use too much flour -- You want the croquettes or patties to be somewhat wet. Now heat fresh oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Check oil temperature listening for a "sizzle" when you add a drop of water. Then it is ready for frying. Add salmon mixture by scant Tablespoons to hot oil. Do NOT crowd in pan. Allow to cook until they are nicely browned on one side. Turn croquettes or patties once with a spatula. Continue cooking on other side until browned. Remove with a slotted cooking tool or tongs. Drain well and place on a rack to drain (best way) or, on paper towels. Serve hot with lemon and mild catsup at the table or Seafood Sauce as: Crosse & Blackwell Seafood Sauce.

* RED salmon is more expensive, but WORTH the difference. It has a much better flavor than Pink Salmon -- Learned from 54 years of cooking.