Salmon Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. shortening
1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. celery salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. milk
oil
1 lb. can salmon, drained
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. parsley
2 tsp. grated onion
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 c. finely ground cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Melt shortening in saucepan; blend in flour, salt, celery salt and pepper.
Add 1 cup milk gradually.
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
Remove from heat.
Remove skin and bones from salmon; flake.
Add salmon to milk mixture; blend in lemon juice, parsley and onion.
Spread in a shallow pan; chill. Shape into patties.
Mix egg and 3 tablespoons of milk.
Dip patties into egg mixture; roll in crumbs.
Fry in deep oil for 3 minutes.
Drain.