Salmon Patties (Somon Baligi Koftesi)

  Ingredients:

1 ½ cups cooked salmon OR canned salmon, drained

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 stalk celery, finely diced

1 green onion, finely chopped

2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

3-4 Tbsp olive oil

½ tsp freshly ground pepper

1 tsp salt to taste

1 cup corn meal (optional)

Directions:

Place salmon in a medium mixing bowl. Flake apart with a fork; remove any bones and skin. Add egg, onions, parsley, celery, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about 2-3 inches wide. If desired roll them in corn meal (optional).

Heat the olive oil in the pan over medium heat. Cook salmon patties until the undersides are golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

ENJOY