Old Fashioned Salmon Patties

INGREDIENTS :

• 6 oz. can skinless/boneless pink salmon, drained
• 2 T. diced onion
• good pinch each of salt and pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 T. buttermilk
• 2 T. cornmeal
• 4 T. all purpose flour
• Veg. oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the salmon, onion, salt and pepper.
2. Stir in the egg, buttermilk, cornmeal and flour.
3. Combine well. Heat about 1/4″ oil in the bottom of a med. size iron skillet over med. high heat.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the salmon mixture into the hot oil and flatten out just a tad.
5. Fry, in batches, about a minute per side or until golden brown.
6. Drain on a paper sack or paper towel lined plate.