Fat Tuesday Salmon

A few simple steps turn canned salmon, shreds of cooked potato, eggs and as much jalapeno pepper as your taste buds desire into flavorful fried patties - suitable over rice or sandwiched into a toasted bun.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 623 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 potato, peeled
• 2 (14.75 ounce) cans salmon, drained
• ½ cup cracker crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add potato and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and mash.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine salmon, onion, green bell pepper, potato, jalapeno, egg and ground black pepper; mix well.

Step 3

Shape mixture into 4 patties and coat with cracker crumbs.

Step 4

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and cook patties until browned on each side; serve.