Salmon Patty Cakes with Milk Gravy

Salmon Patty Cakes with Milk Gravy

When I was a small boy, I used to love walking in the kitchen with the smell of fried salmon patty cakes cooking on the stove. And I couldn't wait to sop my biscuits in the gravy and wash it all down with sweet tea. Ummm, ummm, good.

• 1 large can (14-3/4 oz) pink salmon
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion (optional)

Remove the bones and dark skin from the salmon, and then mix all of the ingredients together. Shape into 4 patties. Pan fry over medium high heat, browning both sides. Serve with milk gravy, if you like. To make milk gravy, heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons flour, mix well, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the flour is lightly browned. Stir in 2 cups milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add a little milk if the gravy is too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Serves 8.