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Flashback Salmon Patties
Serves 3Ingredients
15 ounce can wild Alaskan salmon
1 Gold Circle Farms egg
2 tbs. Spectrum high-oleic sunflower oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbs. lemon juice
2 tbs. onion (finely chopped)
1/3 cup Bob’s Red Mill whole-spelt flour
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup Kashi TLC Original 7-Grain Crackers, crumbled
Preparation
1. Drain salmon, reserving liquid. Set aside.
2. In a bowl mix salmon, egg, oil, salt, lemon juice, onion, flour, pepper, and 1/4 cup cracker crumbs. Add reserved liquid, as needed, to help mixture hold together.
3. Refrigerate mixture until chilled.
4. Shape into three croquettes. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs. Place on a lightly greased baked sheet. Bake at 400˚F for 30 minutes.
July/August 2005
