DUMP salmon into a medium mixing bowl; REMOVE pieces of skin, if desired; FLAKE with a fork.
ADD egg, buttermilk, flour and cheese; STIR well; if mixture is too moist to hold its shape, ADD crushed dried bread cubes (or saltines) until desired consistency is reached.
OPTIONAL: REFRIGERATE mixture until chilled to aid in forming patties.
SHAPE mixture into patties, 1 per serving.
SHAKE half of panko crumbs on one side of patties; TURN over; SHAKE remaining crumbs on other side.
In a medium electric skillet, HEAT a shallow layer of oil at 325°.
PLACE patties in hot oil; COOK until golden brown on both sides, turning once, about 10 minutes total.
SERVE with a recipe of "seafood sauce supreme"
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 533 Calories; 20g Fat (34.9% calories from fat); 74g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 247mg Cholesterol; 521mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 10 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat.