Uncle Bill's Salmon Nuggets

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Both kids and grown-ups will love these nuggets. Serve as a main course or with a piquant yogurt sauce for a tasty appetizer.

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Steps

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Remove skin and bones and discard before using salmon.

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In a mixing bowl , add salmon including juices and mash well.

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Add onions , mayonnaise , lemon juice , 1 cup of bread crumbs , mustard , tabasco sauce , beaten egg , thyme and pepper.

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Mix with a fork until well blended.

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Shape mixture into 1 inch balls , then flatten slightly with a fork.

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Roll nuggets in remaining bread crumbs.

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In a frying pan , heat butter on medium-high heat.

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Swirl to cover bottom of pan.

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Add nuggets and cook over high heat for about 1 1 / 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.

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To microwave the nuggets.

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Place nuggets in a circular pattern on a shallow microwave-proof dish , leaving the center clear.

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Microwave uncovered on high for 2 minutes.

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It is not necessary to turn them over.

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Let stand for 2 minutes before serving.

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Ingredients

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sockeye salmon, green onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh breadcrumbs, dijon mustard, tabasco sauce, egg, dried thyme, fresh ground black pepper, butter