A can of salmon on your pantry shelf is always a good beginning for a tasty meal.

15 1/2 ounce can salmon
8 ounce pkg cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
3/4 cup pecans
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Drain salmon. Remove skin and bones. Flake salmon with a fork. Add softened cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, salt and liquid smoke. Stir well. chill mixture, covered, several hours or overnight. Then shape salmon mixture into a log. Combine pecans and parsley. Stir well. Roll salmon log in pecan mixture. Place on serving plate and chill for several hours. Makes a 10 inch log. Serve with assorted crackers.