Cheddar Salmon Patties

Cheddar Salmon Patties (makes 6 patties) 6 oz. can skinless/boneless pink salmon, drained 1/2 stalk celery, diced 2 T. diced sweet onion 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 tsp. ole bay seasoning good pinch of black pepper 1/3 C. shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese 2 heaping T. all purpose flour 1/4 C. (about 6 crackers), crushed ritz crackers vegetable oil for frying In a bowl, combine the salmon, celery and onion. Stir in the egg and the seasonings. Stir in the flour and the cheese. Place the crushed crackers on a plate. Heat about 1/4" oil in the bottom of a 10" skillet over med. high heat. Take a spoonful of the salmon mixture (I just use a soup spoon) and drop it in to the crackers, carefully roll around in the crackers and then place in the heated oil and flatten out just a tad. Repeat with remaining mixture. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and drain on a paper towel lined plate.