There are so many variations in making these that it's pretty much goof proof. I have to admit I never measure the ingredients for this recipe. I find the old eyeball method works the best for me and it gives me a little leeway if there are spills or something is forgotten. I've also discovered that some clients may not have everything on hand for this recipe so "winging it" has always worked well for me. Here's one of many original recipes that can be found on the Internet:
1 can salmon
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 tbsp. finely chopped onion
2 tbsp. finely chopped bell pepper
1 egg
1/2 c. bread crumbs
Here's my recipe
1 can salmon (drain and remove bones)
2 cups of plain boxed bread crumbs
1 heaping Tbsp Mayo
1 Lg. Egg but 2 wouldn't hurt
A pinch of Seasoned Salt
(the next 3 ingredients are optional depending on what your client has on hand)
A pinch of Pepper
1 Tbsp of whatever mixed herbs you have on hand I love McCormick's no salt Garlic and Herb Blend
2 squirts of lemon juice
I've made this without pepper, herbs and lemon juice and these still came out perfectly yummy anyway.
I love making Salmon Burger Patties over Ground Beef Patties because 1. the Salmon isn't as "yucky" on the hands 2. the Salmon has more protein (or so I've been told) and 3. the Salmon just tastes better.
Before you begin you'll want to preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking pan with a spray of oil. After having your client wash their hands, spread a piece of waxed paper or something down to protect your work surface. Open the can of Salmon and let your client scoop it out into the bowl with a spoon. Now this is the hardest part - there are little tiny bones in the Salmon. Sometimes you can see them right away and other times you can't. Picking out the bones is a great activity for the client but if they don't get them all ... it should be ok. Most are so tiny they disintegrate while cooking. Just give the Salmon a quick feel through before you add the additional ingredients.
After the bones are removed (again, most are really tiny but make sure the larger ones are picked out) let your client add the additional ingredients. Depending on their abilities, either let them measure out the ingredients and add them or have them pre-measured so they can just add them in. Once all the ingredients are in the bowl the fun begins! Let the client dig right in there and start mixing with their hands. Encourage socialization and reminiscing by asking your clients if they've ever done this before or ask what it remind them of or prompt them to talk about cooking with their mom's. I find many of the elder ladies love to talk about their mom's and helping their mom's in the kitchen when they were young. I actually have a dementia client who can't remember cooking for her many children but she always has stories about her mother's cooking.
Once everything is mixed well have your clients make patties. You may need to demonstrate by making one first. This should yield about 5 or 6 depending on the size you make. I make mine burger bun size. Once made, place on the baking sheet. This is where Paula Deen makes a brief visit ... add a little pat of butter to the tops of each patty before cooking. This will keep the patties moist and add that yummy butter flavoring that is always good on fish ... Mmmm.... Bake them for ... well, until they're golden brown. I've honestly never timed them. Maybe ... 30 minutes?
If anyone makes these please come back with a comment on how long you baked yours and I'll add it to the blog.
These can be served hot on a burger bun (buns with sesame seeds are very yummy and will add to the presentation) with lettuce and tomato. You can add a little tartar sauce (mayo and sweet relish) or a little dill sauce (buy pre-made, scratch recipes are time consuming). Whatever isn't used can be put in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer in freezer bags.
With this activity you'll be encouraging reminiscing and socialization, motor coordination, sensory stimulation (the house will fill with the wonderful odors of baking Salmon patties) and you'll be assisting your client in making their own meal.
Add to Your Grocery List:
1 Lg. Can Salmon
Sm. Container Bread Crumbs (plain or seasoned)
Mayonnaise
Eggs
Seasoned Salt (Garlic Salt will also work)
Pepper
McCormick Salt Free Garlic and Herb Blend
Lemon Juice
**note - this is not my photo, it's one I found in a multitude of places on the Internet. I can't give credit to the original photographer since there's no way of knowing who it may be. So, thank you to whomever staged then took this photos, it is very delicious! **
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