Salmon Croquettes

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) package pink salmon
• 1 red onion, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup egg , plus
• 1 tablespoon egg
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• safflower oil (for frying)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 in lg skillet, heat butter over med-high heat, & sauté onion & garlic powder.
• 2 add salmon, season w/ salt, pepper & dill, & heat through. if still whole, flake apart salmon with fork.
• 3 add flour & stir well.
• 4 add milk gradually, stirring constantly until mixture thickens---you might not use all the milk).
• 5 remove mixture to plate & allow to cool completely (or you can refrigerate).
• 6 form into ovals, about 2" wide and 3"long, no more than 3/4" thick. dip in egg whites & dredge in bread crumbs.
• 7 pour oil into frying pan (about 1/2" deep). place croquettes in hot oil until browned, turning to brown both sides easily.
• 8 drain on paper towels & serve.