Southern-Fried Salmon Patties

Name: Southern-Fried Salmon Patties
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 2 tablespoons sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; Dash pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional; 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed; 1 to 2 tablespoons butter

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 3 servings.

Since pinto beans and mashed potatoes were our usual daily fare, salmon was a special treat on Sundays. We ate these Southern-fried salmon patties as fast as Mama could fry them—she couldn't get them off the griddle fast enough. —Imogene Hutton, Brownwood, Texas

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
1 to 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. In a small bowl, beat eggs. Stir in cream, cornmeal, green onions, flour, baking powder, pepper and, if desired, salt. Flake salmon into bowl; blend gently.
2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Drop salmon mixture by 1/3 cupfuls onto skillet. Fry in batches until lightly browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

2 patties: 451 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 267mg cholesterol, 694mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.

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