Uncle Bill's Salmon Nuggets |
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Prep Time: 8 Minutes Cook Time: 4 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Both kids and grown-ups will love these nuggets. Serve as a main course or with a Piquant Yogurt Sauce for a tasty appetizer. Ingredients:
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can of pacific sockeye salmon |
1/4 cup chopped green onion |
1 tablespoon mayonnaise |
1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed |
1 1/2 cups soft fresh breadcrumbs, divided |
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1/8 teaspoon tabasco sauce |
1 large egg, beaten |
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons butter |
Directions:
1. Remove skin and bones and discard before using salmon.
2. In a mixing bowl, add salmon including juices and mash well.
3. Add onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, 1 cup of bread crumbs, mustard, Tabasco sauce, beaten egg, thyme and pepper.
4. Mix with a fork until well blended.
5. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, then flatten slightly with a fork.
6. Roll nuggets in remaining bread crumbs.
7. In a frying pan, heat butter on medium-high heat.
8. Swirl to cover bottom of pan.
9. Add nuggets and cook over high heat for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
10. TO MICROWAVE THE NUGGETS.
11. Place nuggets in a circular pattern on a shallow microwave-proof dish, leaving the center clear.
12. Microwave uncovered on HIGH (full power) for 2 minutes.
13. It is not necessary to turn them over.
14. Let stand for 2 minutes before serving.
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