3 (6-oz.) cans salmon, drained

1 1/2 C. cracker meal

2 large eggs, beaten

2 rounded tsp. Old Bay seasoning blend

1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped

20 blades fresh chives, snipped

3 T. fresh dill, finely chopped

1 tsp. cayenne pepper sauce or dash of cayenne pepper

Zest of 1 lemon

 

 

Combine salmon, cracker meal to the bowl and work through the fish with your hands. Add the eggs, seasoning, pepper, chives, dill, pepper, and the zest of one lemon to the bowl. Combine the ingredients well with your hands. Form 3-inch patties of salmon cakes 1-inch thick. In a skillet with oil heated, fry cakes until golden in a single layer 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towel lined plate.