Moist Salmon Loaf

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A classic handwritten recipe for a tender and savory salmon loaf bound with breadcrumbs and evaporated milk. Infused with fresh lemon juice, grated lemon rind, and minced onion, it bakes up golden and flavorful.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins50 minsNone4 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1EggBeaten
2/3 cupEvaporated MilkUndiluted
2 cupsSalmonFlaked
1 cupBread CrumbsSoft
1 smallOnionMinced
1 tspLemon RindGrated
1/2 tspSaltNone
1/8 tspPepperNone
2 tbspShorteningMelted
2 tbspLemon JuiceFresh

Instructions

Step 1: Preparation and Baking

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 egg, 2/3 cup undiluted evaporated milk, 2 cups salmon, 1 cup soft bread crumbs, 1 small minced onion, 1 tsp grated lemon rind, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, 2 tbsp melted shortening, and 2 tbsp lemon juice.
  3. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated, then pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  4. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes until set and golden brown on top.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the loaf in the pan and refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 hours before baking.


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