Fresh Salmon Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh salmon fillet, chopped small
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 green onions, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, chopped small
2 garlic cloves, minced (1 teaspoon)
1 cup Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, snip with kitchen scissors into small pieces
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Preparation

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in saute pan, add red bell pepper, garlic and green onion. Cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes to soften. Cool slightly then add to a bowl with the chopped salmon, mashed potatoes, egg, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and lemon pepper. Mix thoroughly then form into patties (about 6-8). Place patties in a dish with the panko bread crumbs, turn patties to coat with crumbs. Refrigerate or freeze for later. To serve, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in pan, add thawed patties and cook on medium-low heat until golden brown -- approx 6 minutes each side until salmon is cooked through. Serve with a dab of good tarter sauce and lemon wedges.