Quick salmon croquettes are full of flavor

Start to finish: 20 minutes

1 pound boneless, skinless cooked salmon

1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes

1/2 cup frozen peas

Zest of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 cup bread crumbs

Olive oil cooking spray

Tartar sauce, for serving

Flake the salmon into a large bowl. Add potatoes, peas, lemon zest, mustard, hot sauce, salt, pepper and parsley. Mix well, then use your hands to form into 8 patties.

Spread the breadcrumbs on a plate. Set each patty into the breadcrumbs, flipping to coat both sides.

Coat a medium skillet with cooking spray and heat over a medium flame. Two or three at a time, set the patties in the skillet and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Serve with tartar sauce.

Makes 7 to 8 cakes.