Description
Juicy salmon patties get a flavor boost from Asian-inspired seasonings. Creamy avocado aioli ties it all together for a perfect burger.
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (454 g) skinless center-cut salmon fillet, finely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Asian fish sauce (3 crabs brand)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Tabasco
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 0.5 tbsp (7 ml) minced fresh ginger
- 0.5 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped mint
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cups (237 ml) breadcrumbs or panko
- 3 hamburger buns, toasted
- Lettuce, onion, tomato, sliced for burgers
- 2 Hass avocados
- 0.25 cups (60 ml) yogurt
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped basil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced garlic
- 1.5 tbsp (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) 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 (approximately 350°F/177°C). 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
- For optimal flavor, allow the salmon burger mixture to refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- If you don’t have panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs work well; just note that the texture might be slightly less crisp.
- To make the aioli ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 150