Salmon Burgers With Ginger-Wasabi Mayo

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Rachael Ray

Serves 4 people

Categories: Fish, Hamburgers, Main Dish, Rachael Ray

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh salmon fillets, pin bones and skin removed
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • fresh ginger, grated (3-inch piece)
  • 3 tablespoons tamari
  • 2 scallions, chopped (white and green part)
  • 1/2 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
  • coarse black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2-3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons wasabi paste
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 4 sesame kaiser rolls, split and toasted
  • red leaf lettuce

Directions

  1. Cube salmon in to bite-size pieces and place in a food processor; pulse to coarse-grind the salmon; it should take on the consistency of ground beef or ground turkey.

  2. Transfer salmon to a bowl; add in garlic, ¾ of the ginger, tamari, scallions, red bell peppers, sesame oil, steak seasoning, and black pepper; mix to combine.

  3. Form 4 large patties, 1 ½ inches thick; drizzle patties on both sides with oil.

  4. Preheat a nonstick skillet over med-high heat; add the patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side for well done.

  5. While burgers are cooking, combine the mayo, wasabi paste, lime juice, and remaining ginger; set aside.

  6. To assemble: spread the ginger-wasabi mayo on the buns; top with a salmon patty and red leaf lettuce; set the bun tops in place.

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