Zesty lime salmon burgers
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- Prep Time12 min
- Total Time12 min
- Makes4 burgers
Ingredients
2 213-g cans salmon, preferably sockeye
1 egg
1/4 fresh cilantro, or basil, chopped
1 green onion
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 lime
1 tsp Tabasco sauce, optional
1/2 tsp salt
vegetable oil
Instructions
Drain salmon. Remove skin and bones, if you wish, or leave in for an extra boost of calcium. In a medium-size bowl, whisk egg. Chop coriander. Thinly slice onion, then stir both into egg mixture. Add bread crumbs. Finely grate 1 tsp (5 mL) peel from lime. Slice and squeeze out 2 tbsp (30 mL) juice. Add to egg mixture along with Tabasco and salt. Using a fork, break up salmon and stir until evenly mixed. Form into 4 firmly packed burgers, about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick.
Generously coat a large, non-stick frying pan with oil set over medium heat. When hot, add burgers. Cook, uncovered, until a deep golden crust forms on each side, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Delicious served on a fresh bed of salad greens along with our summery Papaya Mayo (see below) or serve with a Caesar salad and sautéed baby potatoes.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 211, Protein 20.2g, Carbohydrates 6g, Fat 11.3g, Fibre 0.4g, Sodium 833mg.
Thank goodness a can of salmon on the shelf is a staple in many homes. In less than 20 minutes you can have yummy salmon cakes on the table.
Papaya Mayo
In a food processor, whirl 1 peeled, seeded and chopped papaya with 1/4 cup (50 mL) light mayonnaise, 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and Tabasco. Whirl, scraping down side until smooth. Stir in 1/2 chopped roasted red pepper and 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh basil or coriander.
