Description
A warm soft, crusty bun, a nice flavorful patty oozing with juicy goodness and that magical condiment that just brings it all together.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound skinless center-cut salmon fillet, finely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce (3 crabs brand)
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 3 hamburger buns, toasted
- Lettuce, onion, tomato, sliced for burgers
For the Avocado Aioli:
- 2 Hass avocados
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 seeded serrano chile or unseeded jalapeño, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: In a food processor, pulse the chopped salmon until minced (about 10 times). Transfer to a bowl.
- Mix Flavorings: In another bowl, combine egg, fish sauce, Tabasco, garlic, shallot, ginger, lemon zest, cilantro, mint, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Combine with Salmon: Add the egg mixture and breadcrumbs to the salmon. Fold together with a spatula until well mixed.
- Form Burgers: With oiled hands, shape the mixture into 4 burgers. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Cook Burgers: Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add burgers, cooking each side for about 3.5 minutes until browned but barely cooked in the center.
- Make Avocado Aioli: Mash avocados in a bowl. Fold in yogurt, basil, garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, chile, and shallot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble and Serve: Spread aioli on toasted buns. Place a salmon burger on each, top with lettuce, onion, and tomato, and serve.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is finely chopped for the right texture.
- Refrigerating the burgers helps them hold their shape while cooking.
- Adjust spiciness in aioli according to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Amerian