Salmon Patties and Creamed Peas

Thanks for joining me For Lisa Food Blog. Every Wednesday I share seasonal recipes and Southern classics with my readers. Today is another Lent special with a touch of Green…. Enjoy

• 2 -4tablespoons  AP flour
• 2 -4teaspoons  oil
• SALMON PATTIES
• 1(16 ounce) can  Salmon reserve liquid
• 1cup  instant mashed potatoes
• ¹⁄₄cup  Onion grated or diced
• 2teaspoons  lemon juice
• ¹⁄₄teaspoon  ground pepper
• 2large  Eggs
• CREAMED PEA SAUCE
• 2tablespoons  Butter
• 2tablespoons  AP flour
• ¹⁄₂teaspoon  dried Dill Weed
• ¹⁄₂teaspoon  Cajun seasoning salt
• ³⁄₄cup  Milk
• 1(8 ounce) package  : Frozen Green Peas

• PATTIES:
• Drain liquid from salmon and reserve for sauce.
• Remove bones and skin, and flake salmon.
• Form into 4 patties.
• Dip both sides in flour. Fry patties in oil -until lightly brown.

• SAUCE:
• While patties are cooking, place peas in colander and rinse with hot water to defrost.
• Drain In saucepan or skillet, melt butter; with whisk, stir in flour.
• Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup reserved salmon liquid and milk, whisking to form a creamy sauce.
• Add dill, salt and pepper, stirring constantly over medium heat until mixture gently boils and thickens.
• Stir in peas.
• Place patties on individual plates and spoon the sauce over.