Salmon Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. can salmon
18 crushed saltine crackers or Ritz crackers making 2/3 c. crumbs
1 1/2 Tbsp. instant minced onions
1 egg
2/3 c. evaporated milk
3 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Remove skin and bones from salmon, discard.
Flake salmon with a fork in a medium size bowl.
Add cracker crumbs, onions, egg and evaporated milk.
Mix well.
Let stand 3 to 4 minutes to allow crumbs to soak up some moisture.
Divide into 8 equal potions and roll each portion between palm of hands to form a ball.
Melt butter over low heat in a large frypan.
Add salmon balls leaving space between to allow balls to flatten into patties on cooking. Cook until golden brown turning once.
May serve with cream peas. Makes 4 servings.