25 August 2009

Patty's patties.

I had salmon patties LONG before I ever had a piece of salmon (I honestly don't think I had salmon salmon until at least mid- to late college). My mom made salmon patties when I was growing up, and I remember them fondly as a dinnertime favorite (along with goulash that isn't really goulash -- never any leftovers that night!). Interesting side note, while I'll eat a salmon fillet, I far prefer raw, smoked, or cooked-in-a-patty salmon.

Anyway, I've made salmon patties a handful of times over the years, but I was always skeeved out by the layer of mushy bones on top of the salmon in the can. Well, recently I stumbled upon cans of salmon.... NO BONES! I snagged them right up and happened to think of them this the other morning. Sunday officially became salmon patty night.

After a quick trip to Arbor Farms, I started on the sauce first, a lemon dill sauce. I had canola mayo (which ended up working just fine, although I was skeptical), so I mixed 1/2 cup of that with the juice of a lemon and a half. Then I dumped in about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped dill. Mix mix, and in the fridge to cool.

As for the patties, I know there are all sorts of fancy pancy recipes, but I went simple. Two cans of salmon, some chopped onion, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, an egg, and some salt and pepper. Mix mix mix. I drizzled in a few drops of lemon juice to moisten the mixture up a little. Then I patted the mixture into six small patties and sprinkled some chopped dill on top. Into the skillet (with a tablespoon or so of oil), just a minute or two on each side.

Simple simple, but super tasty.
I shall add these to the regular repertoire. I also had two patties left over, so the next day I made a bagel sandwich with them and the leftover sauce. Just as delish!

4 comments:

Rachel said...

Oh man. The bones in the can surprise almost made me heave. Not long ago, Don mixed some chives and canned salmon into some cream cheese and made a tasty spread for bagels. Yum. Go Patties!

Rachel said...

Those two events (near-heave and and bagel) were not related, for the record.

Lady Lisa said...

Haha, the bones in the can is pretty gross. We have a pretty regular meal like this (patties) but I use canned tuna instead of salmon. I also go the simple route as well (egg, crumbs, s&p, herbs), but I use cornflake crumbs instead of breadcrumbs. Adds a delightful lighter texture. Delish!

sadie said...

I have some canned salmon from aunt sally still, and mike and i are planning on salmon patties this week too! we serve them as burgers with a dill sauce. so tasty!