1 can (15 oz/426g) pink salmon, drained (reserve broth)
2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 3 slices)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 tsp dried tarragon or savoury
3 eggs
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
3/4 cup hot liquid (salmon broth + milk)
Cheese Sauce
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
Salt, dry mustard and cayenne pepper to taste
1 1/4 cups milk 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar or Swiss cheese
Recipe
Procedure
In a large bowl, flake salmon with a fork, crushing skin and bones. Add bread crumbs, onion, parsley and tarragon. Mix well. Place mixture in a well greased , non-stick 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan. Beat together eggs, salt, and pepper until eggs are just blended. Stir in hot liquid (salmon broth plus enough milk to make ¾ cup, heated). Pour over salmon mixture in loaf pan. Bake in 350 F oven 30 to 35 minutes or until firm. Loosen loaf with a spatula and turn out of pan. Meanwhile, make cheese sauce. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings. Stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and comes to a boil. Cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until smooth. Serve with salmon loaf.