Salmon Croquettes (Cakes)

Ingredients

• 1 can ( 14-15 oz ) salmon, drained well
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs and more later for coating cakes
• 2 TBSP canola mayonnaise
• 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
• 1 TBSP worcestershire sauce
• 1 TBSP capers (and little of the liquid)
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp granulated onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• Pepper
• 2 -4 TBSP canola oil
Tartar Sauce
• 1/3 cup canola mayonnaise
• 2 TBSP chopped onion
• 1 TBSP chopped dill pickle
• 2 tsp capers
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or other seafood or Cajun seasoning)
• pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, flake salmon and add the rest of the ingredients.
2. Mix well. If too dry add a little more mayonnaise, if too wet add a little more breadcrumbs.
3. Form patties (cakes) using about 1/3 cupful of the mixture.
4. Place some more breadcrumbs in a dish and coat both sides of each cake.
5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
6. Fry cakes until golden brown on both sides. Serve with tartar sauce.
7. Note: This recipe works well with tuna also.
Tartar Sauce
8. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.