- 30 ounces canned red salmon (840 g)
- 1½ cups cold mashed potatoes (340 g)
- ¼ cup matzo meal (150 g)
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- ½ yellow onion, finely grated, optional
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper (1.25 g)
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon salt (1.25-2.5 g)
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest (2.5 ml)
- 2 tablespoons light vegetable oil (30 ml)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (30 ml)
- First, drain and remove skin from salmon, leave bones.
- Mix all ingredients together, except for the oil and butter, and then stir to combine well.
- Keep the mixture in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- When the mixture is firm enough to handle, shape portions of mixture into flat patties, about the size of your palm and place them on a plate.
- In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, place 1 tablespoon of butter and oil to coat pan nicely, and then swirl butter around until melted.
- Fry four patties at a time until golden brown on both sides.
- Add the remaining butter and 1 tablespoon of oil, and repeat the frying step until all patties are cooked.
- Drain patties on paper towels.
- Serve these patties either hot or cold, and enjoy!