Salmon

BURGERS

5 min

20 min

25 min

Salmon burger is a delicious and healthy alternative to beef burgers. They are usually harder to make because they require a binder ingredient to make them stick together and stay compact. Salmon burgers are best when served with tomato, lettuce and in

between toasted buns.

INGREDIENTS

YOGURT-DILL SAUCE

1/2 cup(s) Deca & Otto plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon(s) finely chopped garlic

Salt

Pepper

1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh dill

1/4 cup(s) English cucumber, grated, then squeezed dry

BURGERS

1 1/2 pound(s) skinless, boneless salmon fillet

1/4 cup(s) finely chopped shallot

2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoon(s) fat-free cottage cheese

2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

Salt

Pepper

2 teaspoon(s) olive oil

4 buns, for serving

Lettuce, for serving

4 slices tomato, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Prepare Yogurt-Dill Sauce: In small bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Stir in chopped dill and cucumber. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Prepare Burgers: Finely chop salmon. In medium bowl, mix salmon with shallot, dill, lemon juice, cottage cheese, egg yolks, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until well blended. Shape mixture into 4 burgers, each 3/4-inch thick.

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil 1 minute on medium. Cook salmon burgers 8 to 10 minutes or until golden on both sides and just opaque throughout, turning once.

Arrange burgers with lettuce and tomato slices on buns, if you like. Serve with yogurt sauce.