Salmon Burgers with Lemon-Caper Aioli

Yields: 4

Preparation time: 25

Cooking time: 15

Ingredients

  • 1 lb skinless salmon, cut into cubes
  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • Butter for the buns
  • 4 potato buns
  • Roma tomatoes for topping
  • watercress for topping
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 2 tsp capers, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh chopped basil
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • juice of 1 lemon

Directions

  • For the burgers: Put the salmon, parsley, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the egg and lemon zest in a food processor and blend until evenly mixed and the consistency of ground meat. Form into 4 patties and place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the aïoli: Mix the mayonnaise, capers, basil, parsley, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat the canola oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Toast and butter the buns. Serve the burgers on the buns with the aïoli, tomatoes and watercress.

Category: Dinner

Cusine: American

Tags: BurgerFish