Uncle Bill's Salmon Nuggets

• 1 (7 1/2 ounce) canof pacific sockeye salmon
• 14 cup chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 12 cups soft fresh breadcrumbs, divided
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 18 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 18 teaspoon dried thyme
• 18 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter

1. Remove skin and bones and discard before using salmon.
2. In a mixing bowl, add salmon including juices and mash well.
3. Add onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, 1 cup of bread crumbs, mustard, Tabasco sauce, beaten egg, thyme and pepper.
4. Mix with a fork until well blended.
5. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, then flatten slightly with a fork.
6. Roll nuggets in remaining bread crumbs.
7. In a frying pan, heat butter on medium-high heat.
8. Swirl to cover bottom of pan.
9. Add nuggets and cook over high heat for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
10. TO MICROWAVE THE NUGGETS.
11. Place nuggets in a circular pattern on a shallow microwave-proof dish, leaving the center clear.
12. Microwave uncovered on HIGH (full power) for 2 minutes.
13. It is not necessary to turn them over.
14. Let stand for 2 minutes before serving.

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

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/uncle-bills-salmon-nuggets-61400 (may not work)