~ CRUNCHY SALMON PATTIES ~

~ Crunchy Salmon Patties ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Fish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

14 oz can salmon, drain and remove bones
salt & pepper to taste
1 lightly beaten egg
2 1/2 - 3 Tbsp finely minced onion
2 Tbsp yellow corn meal
1 1/2 Tbsp buttermilk
4 1/2 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 tsp dried dill
oil for frying
OPTIONAL SAUCE
1/3 c plain yogurt or sour cream
1/3 c finely diced cucumber - squeezed of excess water
1/8 tsp dried dill
1 clove crushed, minced garlic
pinch or 2 of salt

Steps:

1. In a bowl, mix salmon, egg, buttermilk, seasoning, flour, mayonnaise, cornmeal and onion. Mix well. I
2. In a cast iron skillet, heat about 1/4 cup oil. Drop salmon mixture by tablespoonfuls into hot oil and flatten some with back of spoon. Fry for about a 1 1/2 minutes per side or until desired crispiness. Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt now, if preferred.
3. If making sauce, combine everything, mixing well and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Can double recipe if you want more sauce.