SALMON PATTIES IN CREAMED PEAS

Salmon Patties in Creamed Peas image

Provided by Patty Ward

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can(s) 15.5 oz red salmon, drained, flaked,skin & bones removed.
1/4 c onion, diced
3/4 c plain bread crumbs more/less if needed
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper & salt
2 Tbsp butter for frying pan
1/4 c each-flour and panko breadcrumbs for coating patties
for pea sauce:
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
1 c low or fat free half and half/or milk, your choice
1 large can lesueur very young small sweet peas,drained

Steps:

1. It is best to make the creamed peas first; so that it's ready to pour over the salmon patties when done-the patties take very little time to fry.
2. For creamed peas: Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the flour and seasonings. Gradually stir in the half and half, using a whisk to prevent lumps. Heat, whisking until sauce begins to thicken. Add drained baby peas and gently stir with a spoon. Stir often as it continues to heat and thicken. Remove from heat when it is finished.
3. To Prepare Salmon Patties: Break up the salmon in a shallow bowl and mix with remaining salmon ingredients. Sprinkle a piece of waxed paper generously with flour/panko mixture. Shape salmon into 4-6 patties and carefully dredge both sides with flour/panko.
4. Preheat skillet until hot-but not hot enough to burn the butter when added-and add butter to pan. As soon as it is melted place salmon patties into the hot,melted butter. Fry until golden on bottom then carefully flip and continue to fry until brown on bottom.
5. Remove from pan and plate; pour creamed pea sauce over patties. Enjoy your dinner! I usually start with a mixed green salad and fresh fruit for dessert.