Alaska Salmon Burgers with Lemon Herb Mayo
Craving the clean, hearty taste of salmon but want to try something different than your regular filet? These burgers are pure, bright and fresh.
Servings 5 burgers
Calories 428kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Alaska salmon filets skin removed
- 2 tablespoons red onion minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sunflower oil for frying
Lemon Herb Mayo
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise not Miracle Whip
- 2 tablespoons light sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste or 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon capers
- 1/2 lemon zested
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- With a sharp knife, chop the salmon into 1/4" pieces. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the onion, cilantro, parsley, ginger, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Transfer to the fridge to chill for 15 minutes while you make the sauce.
- In a food processor, mix the mayo, sour cream, anchovy paste, chives, parsley, capers, lemon juice and zest and the olive oil. Process until the herbs are chopped--just a minute or so. Set aside.
- Remove the bowl from the fridge and form your salmon in to 5 1-inch thick patties. Work with them gently, and they will come together.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high. Add the filets and sear on one side without moving them for 3 to 4 minutes. They should release naturally from the pan when they have a good crust. Turn, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until desired doneness.
- Serve warm with the lemon herb mayonnaise on your favorite buns with lettuce.
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal