First Day of Spring

I celebrated the first day of Spring with my usual first day of Spring meal. I was at my grands', so I made it for them, remembering that it was the meal I made for them the first night I met J. I always try to make salmon patties, asparagus and boiled new potatoes with dill for the first day of Spring. I usually steam the asparagus and add plenty of butter, salt and pepper to the potatoes. I could eat the salmon patties for several meals in a row without tiring of them.

Spring Salmon Patties

1 (14 oz.) can salmon, bones & skin removed if they bother you (they make me feel all shuddery, so I pluck 'em out)
1 sleeve crushed saltines
1 egg, lightly beaten (can I just take a moment here to enthusiastically recommend free-range
organic eggs? They really do taste much, much better for everything!)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Oil for frying

Mix everything but oil. Heat oil in large skillet. Form mixture into patties & fry until golden on both sides. Drain on paper-towel-lined plate. Serve with tartar sauce or aioli.