Heloise’s Salmonettes

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Heloise's Hints

Categories: Fish- Seafood

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 (14-16oz.) can of salmon or tuna, drained with liquid reserved
  • 1/4 cup liquid from the salmon or tuna
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 heaping tsp. baking powder

Directions

  1. Fill a medium skillet halfway with oil and heat. Drain the salmon or tuna, saving 1/4 cup of the liquid. Put the fish in a medium mixing bowl. Use a fork to break it up until flaky. Ina small amounts, add egg, flour and pepper. Blend it all until just mixed together. Don’t over mix.
  2. Add the baking powder to the liquid from the can and beat with a fork or whisk until frothy. Immediately pour this into the bowl and stir to blend. Don’t over mix or let it sit !
  3. Use one iced-tea spoon or tablespoon to scoop up the mixture and another spoon to shape it into an egg shape. Drop into the hot oil and watch carefully. They brown quickly ! Drain on paper towels and serve.

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