Fat Tuesday Salmon recipe

4 servings

1 potato, peeled

2 (14.75 ounce) cans salmon, drained

1/2 cup diced onion

1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

1 egg, beaten

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup cracker crumbs

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.

Add potato and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.

Drain, cool and mash.

In a large bowl, combine salmon, onion, green bell pepper, potato, jalapeno, egg and ground black pepper; mix well.

Shape mixture into 4 patties and coat with cracker crumbs.

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and cook patties until browned on each side; serve.