Salmon Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 3/4 oz.) can pink salmon, undrained
1/2 c. saltine cracker crumbs
1/4 c. cornmeal
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
vegetable oil

Preparation

Drain salmon, reserving liquid.
Remove skin and bones, if desired.
Flake with a fork and set aside.
Combine cracker crumbs and reserved liquid; let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir in salmon, cornmeal, egg, salt and pepper.
Shape mixture into 6 patties.
Pour 1/4-inch oil into a large, heavy skillet.
Fry patties in hot oil over medium heat until browned. Drain patties on paper towel.
Yields 6 servings.