Golden pan-fried patties from fresh or canned salmon

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Ingredients

• salmon (fresh, or 2 cans (213 g each))350 g
• egg1 ea
• green onion2 stalks
• all purpose flour⅓ cup
• mayonnaise4 tbsp
• lemon1 ea
• dill (optional)a few sprigs
• spring mix3 handfuls

Method

1The salmon

• •Simmer the salmon in barely-bubbling salted water 6 to 8 minutes until it flakes.
• •Cool the salmon, then flake it, discarding the skin.
• •Squeeze out extra moisture so you have dryish flakes.

2Mix and shape

• •Slice the green onions fine.
• •Chop the dill.
• •Mix the salmon with the egg, 2 tbsp of the mayonnaise, the flour and the zest of the lemon.
• •Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• •Shape into 4 patties about 3/4 inch thick.
• •Chill the patties 10 minutes so they hold together.

3Fry

• •Heat 3 tbsp oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
• •Fry the patties 3 to 4 minutes per side, flipping once with a thin spatula, until deep golden and hot through.

4Lemon mayo and salad

• •Meanwhile, stir the remaining mayonnaise with the juice of half the lemon.
• •Toss the greens with the juice of the other half of the lemon and a pinch of salt.

5Plate

• •Serve two patties each over the greens.
• •Add the lemon mayo for dipping.
• •Garnish with dill if desired.