Mackerel Patties

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
• 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
• 1/4 cup cooked, chopped bacon
• 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 oz) can bones and skins removed (optional), Chicken of the Sea® Chub Mackerel in Water
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Remove large bones from center of mackerel.
2. Take off skin and discard.
3. Flake meat into bowl.
4. In separate bowl, mix together bell peppers, bacon, Parmesan, parsley and cayenne pepper.
5. Add egg, breadcrumbs and mackerel. Blend well.
6. Shape into 6 or 12 equal cakes.
7. Add oil to hot skillet and fry cakes on each side until golden brown (about 4 to 5 minutes per side).
8. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.