Almond Salmon Patties
Folks tell me this is one of my specialties. Almonds give these light patties a crisp coating and sour cream adds richness. They're flavorful and special enough for company.—DeWhitt Sizemore, Woodlawn, Virginia6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
- 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
- 1-1/4 cups finely chopped almonds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges, optional
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the egg yolks and sour cream. Add bread crumbs and
- seasonings. Stir in salmon. In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff;
- fold into the salmon mixture. Shape into 12 patties; coat with
- almonds.
- Heat oil in a large skillet; fry patties over medium heat for 4-5
- minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with lemon if
- desired. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 414 calories, 29 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 127 mg cholesterol, 629 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein.