Salmon croquettes

Ingredients:

15 oz. can of red or pink salmon, drained
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 egg, lightly beaten
12-15 saltine crackers, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup Canola oil

Preparation:

Mash drained salmon in a bowl.
Add chopped onion, lemon juice, egg, pepper and, if desired, parsley. Mix gently.
Shape into six croquettes (patties).
Crush the saltines between two sheets of waxed paper with a rolling pin.
Set each croquette into the crumbs, pressing gently to make sure crumbs adhere, turning to coat both sides.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
Fry croquettes on one side until golden brown, then gently turn and fry other side.