Cheap Eats

So, one of my FAVORITE things to eat for dinner in the summer is also one of the cheapest meals you can make.

Salmon Croquettes or Salmon Cakes:
1 small can salmon, flaked (or leftover salmon, about 1/2Cup)
2 TBS diced onion
2 TBS diced red bell pepper
1 TBS spicy brown mustard
pinch of salt
pinch of black pepper
pinch of ground red pepper (optional)
1 egg
1/2 C plain bread crumbs plus extra for dusting
chives are optional

Mix everything with a fork until moist and well blended.

You can make these appetizer size OR burger size (for sandwiches)
Make even sized patties and dust with extra bread crumbs.
Fry in shallow oil, about 2 minutes per side.

Serve and eat as you would crab cakes, but at a FRACTION of the cost. I actually like the taste of these better ;-)

Sometimes I serve them with coleslaw, sometimes with rice. Either way, this is a satisfying but LIGHT meal for the hotter days of the year.

Enjoy!