Salmon Loaf

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 white onion, peeled and chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
3 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
3/4 cup bread crumbs
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 7-ounce cans pink salmon, drained, rinsed, and flaked

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt 2 tbsp. of the butter in a small frying pan. Add onion, celery, and dill and saute' over medium heat until onion begins to brown (about 5 minutes). Remove pan from heat and transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except butter and mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to a 9 1/4 inch loaf pan. Melt the remaining 2 tbsp. of butter. Brush on top of the loaf. Bake for 20 minutes, until lightly browned on top. Makes 6-8 servings.