Salmon Patties

Ingredients:

• 1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, undrained and flaked
• 1 slice of bread, shredded
• 3 Tbsp chopped green onion, including the green parts
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh chopped dill weed, or 1 teaspoon dried
• 3 Tbsp minced green bell pepper
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Several turns of freshly ground black pepper
• 3 Tbsp olive oil

METHOD:

1. In a large bowl, gently mix together the salmon, bread, green onion,garlic, dill, bell pepper, flour, egg, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, saltand pepper. Form into 8 patties; each about 1/2 inch thick.

2.  Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Cook the patties until nicely browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.