Nicole Aloni Recipes

Salmon Burgers

Summary:

Go the American way with a healthy salmon burger that?s delicious and nutritious!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds skinless, boneless salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Sourdough buns or shepherd's bread
• Lettuce leaves
• Mayonnaise with powdered wasabi or minced jalapeno chile stirred in

Directions:

• Grind salmon pieces in food processor by pulsing until it is a small chop consistency. In a bowl, mix the salmon with mayonnaise, green onions, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce and pepper. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
• Form into patties and cook in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes per side, until a crispy crust forms. Serve on toasted sourdough buns with lettuce leaves and spicy mayonnaise.

• Tip: Burgers should be formed into ¼ pound patties about ¾ inch thick. It is best to turn a burger only once during cooking. The salmon burger mixture should be mixed and chilled for 1-2 hours before cooking.

Yield:

8

Health Facts

Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that are essential for life. Omega-3s help...

Food Safety

Ocean-farmed salmon are grown under carefully controlled conditions, with constant moni...

Healthy Habits

A healthy lifestyle can do more than keep those extra pounds off - it can help save you...

Salmon: The Healthy Choice