IN A BOWL, COMBINE THE SALMON, ONION, SALT AND PEPPER.
STIR IN THE EGG, BUTTERMILK, CORNMEAL AND FLOUR.
COMBINE WELL. HEAT ABOUT 1/4″ OIL IN THE BOTTOM OF A MED. SIZE IRON SKILLET OVER MED. HIGH HEAT.
DROP SPOONFULS OF THE SALMON MIXTURE INTO THE HOT OIL AND FLATTEN OUT JUST A TAD.
FRY, IN BATCHES, ABOUT A MINUTE PER SIDE OR UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN.
DRAIN ON A PAPER SACK OR PAPER TOWEL LINED PLATE.