How to make salmon patties with cooked salmon, bread, green onion, dill, bell pepper, egg, lemon, and paprika. These easy salmon cakes make a perfect midweek meal.

if the mixture is too wet to form patties, add a little more shredded bread (not the crusts) to the mixture. If too dry, add a tablespoon of water.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, drained of all but 2 tablespoons of the can liquid, flaked
• 1 large slice bread (crust removed), shredded (1 cup, 50 g)
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onion, including the green parts
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or 1 teaspoon dried
• 3 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Several turns of freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 Mix patty ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix together the salmon (including 2 tablespoons of the can liquid), bread, green onion, garlic, dill, bell pepper, flour, egg, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

2 Form into 8 patties, each about 1/2 inch thick.

3 Brown in skillet: Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Cook the patties until nicely browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.