Ingredients

  • 1 (7 1/2 ounce) canof pacific sockeye salmon
  • 14 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 12 cups soft fresh breadcrumbs, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 18 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 18 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 18 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Method

  • Remove skin and bones and discard before using salmon.
  • In a mixing bowl, add salmon including juices and mash well.
  • Add onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, 1 cup of bread crumbs, mustard, Tabasco sauce, beaten egg, thyme and pepper.
  • Mix with a fork until well blended.
  • Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, then flatten slightly with a fork.
  • Roll nuggets in remaining bread crumbs.
  • In a frying pan, heat butter on medium-high heat.
  • Swirl to cover bottom of pan.
  • Add nuggets and cook over high heat for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  • TO MICROWAVE THE NUGGETS.
  • Place nuggets in a circular pattern on a shallow microwave-proof dish, leaving the center clear.
  • Microwave uncovered on HIGH (full power) for 2 minutes.
  • It is not necessary to turn them over.
  • Let stand for 2 minutes before serving.