By: Robin Kurss

My grandma Esther lived in Miami Beach but spent the summer months with us at our house. She was a marvelous cook, and we loved when she made dinner. Wednesday nights meant salmon patties. Food writer Chani Apfelbaum makes a similar patty out of tuna and covers them in Everything Bagel seasoning. I thought, why not?

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients:
Patties:
• 24 oz canned salmon
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¼ c matzo meal or breadcrumbs (grandma used matzo meal, I use panko breadcrumbs)
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• ¼ t white pepper
• ¼ c mayonnaise
Topping:
• 1 c panko breadcrumbs
• Everything Bagel seasoning (available at Trader Joe’s and Wegman’s)

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine everything except Everything Bagel seasoning. Mix to combine. Form into12 patties.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine topping ingredients. Press each patty into the topping and coat on all sides.
3. Heat oil in a large frying pan and fry patties on both sides until golden brown. (You can also bake them instead in a 425-degree oven on a greased baking sheet for 20 minutes).