Recipe for Salmon Patties
This recipe for salmon patties is an excellent source of good fish oils - omega 3s and 6s - whether you use canned or fresh salmon. It's a good store cupboard standby and also a good way of using up left over mashed potato. Salmon is one of the fish that has the same properties of Omega oils whether fresh or tinned and is a simple way of getting the essential fatty acids. Dietary guidelines recommend one or two portions of oily fish a week to maintain a healthy heart. The essential fatty acids in oily fish is also benficial for children - it is reputed to help with ADD. You only need a few ounces of salmon - it's a strong tasting fish and so goes a long way and it's good value for that reason. This recipe uses fresh salmon but you could equally use the leftovers from a baked salmon dish or a 7 to 8 oz can. To find out how to poach a piece of salmon - go here - this method works for any size of salmon - whole or portion. Recipe for Salmon Patties Boil the chopped potatoes for 15 minutes or so until soft. Mash the potatoes with the butter - stir in the beaten eggs thorougly. Stir in the chopped herbs and mix through. Remove the skin and bones from the salmon and flake roughly. Mix into the potato mixture. Divide into 8 portions and shape into patty shapes and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Dip each patty into milk then into the seasoned flour - make sure they are well covered with the flour mixture. Fry in hot oil for 2 minutes, turn and fry for 2 minutes - then repeat each side. This will give you a crispy outside and a flavored inside. Serve with a mixed salad or bread and butter.
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