SALMON LOAF

Salmon Loaf image

Provided by Linda Kauppinen

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 can(s) 16 oz red salmon (flake and remove bones and skin)
2 large eggs, well beaten
liquid from salmon plus milk to make 1 1/2 cups
3 c coarse cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 c finely chopped onion
1/4 c finely chopped red pepper
1/4 tsp salt and pepper each
pinch dill
2 sprig(s) fresh curly parsley minced
1/4 c finely chopped celery
CUCUMBER SAUCE
1/4 c butter
1/4 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 c milk
1/2 c cucumber, grated
dash(es) cayenne pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Flake and remove bones and skin from salmon. Reserve the liquid from the can. Put flaked salmon in large mixing bowl.
2. Stir in cracker crumbs, lemon juice, onion, pepper, salt, pepper, dill and parsley. Mix well.
3. Beat eggs, whipping them well with the milk mixture. Blend into salmon mixture.
4. Grease a loaf pan and lightly spoon the salmon mixture into the pan. Bake in oven for 45 minutes
5. CUCUMBER SAUCE: While salmon loaf is baking, Melt butter over low heat in a heavy saucepan. Using a wooden spoon, blend in flour and seasonings. Cook over low heat stirring until mixture is smooth and starting to bubbly.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in milk, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth. Add grated cucumber Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Turn heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve on top of Salmon Loaf when ready to serve. YUM!!