Salmon Burgers

Sometimes, I have a love/hate relationship with salmon.  Sometimes I love it and sometimes I can leave it.  A few weeks ago I was at a restaurant and ordered their salmon burger and it was delicious.  So, I thought…time to re-engage salmon recipes.  i read many recipes for salmon burgers – some where you puree the salmon in a food processor, some where you chop salmon, you name it and I found it when it came to salmon burger recipes.  I took what I thought was the best technique from all of the recipes and came up with this recipe.  I think I have created the perfect salmon burger, perfect to serve with a side of chopped salad, tomatoes and avocado.  For those of you that are true burger lovers, these would be equally delicious on a toasted bun.  I have a new favorite salmon recipe.  

Salmon Burgers

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless/boneless salmon - very finely chopped by hand
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced cornichons or capers
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
  • 1/2 cup panko crumbs
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine salmon, mustard, parsley, cornichons, shallot, and panko crrumbs.  Stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Divide salmon into 4 equal portions and roll each into a ball, then flatten into a 1-inch thick burgers. Use your hands to smooth out any cracked edges  At this point you can cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.  Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and butter.  When hot, carefully place burgers into the pan and cook, carefully turning once or twice. - about 3 - 4  minutes per side.  Adjust heat lower to keep the oil sizzling but you do not want to burn the edges.  Serve with a wedge of lemon

Salmon Burgers