Salmon burger recipe

Ingredients:-

  • 750 gm fresh almond fillet, skin & bones removed
  • 3 tbsp finely minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp minced orange or lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • Oil, for brushing grill
  • 4 burger buns
  • 1 slightly firm papaya, peeled, seeded, sliced 1/3 inch think
  • Lettuce, as desired
  • Mayonnaise, as desired
  • (Optional: one lime, cut into 4 wedges)

Salmon burger preparation:

  1. Heat grill to medium. Cut salmon into 1 inch cubes.
  2. Place in food processor fitted with metal blade.
  3. Pulse to mince (do not over process or salmon become paste).
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine salmon, ginger, zest, chili sauce. Using hands gently mix until evenly blended.
  5. Form into 4 equal-sized balls. Flatten gently.
  6. Season with salt & pepper. Lightly coat both sides with bread crumbs. Brush grate with oil.
  7. Cook burgers on both sides until cooked in centre (it should feel firm when pressed with finger or check by cutting into one to check for consistent cooked color).
  8. Or, cook in cast-iron skillet.
  9. Toast buns.
  10. Serve burgers on buns.
  11. If desired squeeze lime juice on each burger.
  12. Serve papaya slice, mayonnaise & lettuce on the side for optional burger garnish.