Salmon Burgers with Lemon-Caper Aioli
Yields: 4
Preparation time: 25
Cooking time: 15
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless salmon, cut into cubes½ cup fresh parsley10 fresh basil leaves1 tsp onion powder½ tsp garlic powder1 tsp salt¼ tsp pepper1 egg1 lemon, zested2 Tbsp canola oilButter for the buns4 potato bunsRoma tomatoes for toppingwatercress for topping½ cup mayo2 tsp capers, chopped1 tsp fresh chopped basil1 tsp chopped fresh parsley1 clove garlic, gratedjuice 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
