Lenten Salmon patties!

 

Now, it's Lent so I was making a meatless meal tonight. We don't eat that much meat, usually. We're more pie and ice cream people. All day. Every day. (I'm just kidding. Please don't call CPS.)
So, this recipe is probably pretty standard for salmon patties but instead of cracker crumbs, I added flavored croutons. A friend of mine said she always made them that way and once I tried it, I liked it better!

1 can of salmon (or fresh salmon, which I had, so I used that)
1/3 cup minced onion
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning or other Cajun seasoning (or, seasoned salt, which I used this time because one of my kids asked for "plain" salmon patties)
1 TBS fresh parsley
1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice (my friend uses zest but I never have)
1 cup of crushed crackers (about 20) or a cup of crushed croutons
1 egg
3 TBS of water or chicken broth

 I boiled the salmon instead of roasting it in foil with lemon and garlic like we do sometimes. reserve a half cup of the salted water if you don't use a can of salmon.

 Break into smaller chunks.

 Add onion.

 And croutons and spices and eggs.

 Form into patties. And this is where I left the kitchen since I hate hot grease. My husband took over and look what a great job he did!

 Obviously, this is his plate since it has a big serrano pepper. And beets. I'm not a fan of beets. I had plain salad, some sliced tomatoes and a few slices of fresh lemon..

I had trouble taking this picture because it was steaming up my camera lens.

Wishing you a prayerful Lenten season, everyone!