Salmon Patties

This is a household favorite. My husband & kids gobble it up!

Ingredients

FOR THE PATTIES

16 ounces of leftover salmon or canned salmon
2 cups loosely packed soft breadcrumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped green onion or chives or shallot
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley or 2 teaspoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
3/4 cup cracker crumb (I use Ritz crackers)
4 tablespoons butter or margarine

FOR THE DILL SAUCE

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Make the dill sauce first by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed and lemon juice in a small bowl, refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. In a large bowl flake the salmon into fine flakes, combine with soft bread crumbs, onion of choice, milk, eggs, parsley, lemon juice, pepper, and dill weed.
3. Shape into 8 patties about 3/4-inch thick (I use a hamburger patty mold).
4. Dip patties into cracker crumbs to coat.
5. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet.
6. Pan fry patties until golden brown on both sides.
7. Serve with Dill Sauce.
8. OPTIONAL: Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over patties.