Fat Tuesday Salmon

Fat Tuesday Salmon
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.
Makes 4 servings