So Easy Salmon Patties

Ingredients

12 ounces skinless boneless salmon ( sold in 6 oz cans or packets)
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, seasoned or 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, plain
1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper

Directions

Saute onions in 1 TBS olive oil until cooked through but not brown.
Drain liquid from the salmon.
Combine salmon, sauteed onion, breadcrumbs (parsley if you use plain breadcrumbs), eggs, salt, and pepper.
Form mixture into patties.
Melt butter and oil in a pan.
Brown salmon patties on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
Place cooked patties on a paper towl to absorb excess oil.