For the past week or so and for the next few, I am attempting to make 1 really nice, cool, different, and new meal each day. In this quest I have come acrossed this super easy and delicious salmon burger recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless salmon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (I used horseradish mustard instead)
2 small shallots, peeled and cut into chunks (I think you could just use onions if need be)
1/2 cup coarse bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 soft hamburger buns
Procedure
1. Cut the salmon into large pieces, and combine 1/4 of the pieces with the mustard in a food processor. Process until the mixture becomes pasty, scraping down the sides as necessary. Add the shallots near the end so they are also finely chopped.
2. Add the remaining salmon pieces along with half the parsley, and pulse until the larger pieces are somewhat combined with the mixture, making sure not to over-process. 1/4-inch pieces of salmon should remain; you don’t want a complete salmon puree.
3. Turn out the mixture into a bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs by hand. Season with a healthy pinch of salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper, and shape into four patties.
4. Heat butter or oil in a large (12-inch) skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is very hot, carefully place the patties inside and cook 2-3 minutes per side, turning once. Alternatively, grill them for the same amount of time, though be careful as the patties are rather fragile.
5. In the meantime, stir the remaining parsley and the lemon juice into the mayonnaise. Serve with the burgers on a bun or a bed of greens.
-serves 4-
Minus the Salmon, most of the ingrediants you probably already have laying aroun the house.
