Mama Keen'S Salmon Croquettes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or oleo
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. milk
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1 can (1 lb.) salmon, drained and flaked
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
oil for frying
flour
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. light cream
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 loaf French bread

Preparation

Melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk slowly and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Blend in soft bread crumbs and salmon.
Chill several hours.
Shape into 8 croquettes.
Roll each lightly in flour, then dip in beaten egg and roll in dry bread crumbs.
Pour oil in skillet to a depth of 1-inch.
Heat to 390\u00b0.
Fry croquettes until golden (about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes) turning once. Drain on paper towel and keep warm.
Combine soup, lemon juice, cream and curry powder.
Heat until bubbly.
Serve with French bread and croquettes.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.