Salmon Burgers
Ingredients
The salmon patties
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1½
pounds
boneless, skinless center-cut salmon
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5
scallions
green parts finely chopped, white parts thinly sliced
-
1
inch
piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
-
1
clove
garlic, finely grated
-
2
tablespoons
mayonnaise
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1
teaspoon
kosher salt
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1
teaspoon
toasted sesame oil
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4
teaspoons
unseasoned rice vinegar
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3
medium
Persian cucumbers, shaved lengthwise
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½
piece
serrano chile, very thinly sliced crosswise
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1
teaspoon
sugar
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¼
cup
vegetable oil
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½
cup
rice flour
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2
cups
tender herbs, such as torn mint and/or cilantro leaves with tender stems
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¾
cup
trimmed watercress
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2
teaspoons
toasted white sesame seeds (optional)
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4
pieces
brioche buns, lightly toasted
The sauce and cucumbers
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 2" pieces and process one-third until smooth, then pulse the remaining salmon until pieces are no bigger than ¼".
- Mix in scallion greens, ginger, garlic, mayonnaise, and salt; form into 4 patties and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Mix sesame oil, vinegar, remaining mayonnaise, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl for the sauce.
- Toss cucumbers with salt, massage to expel water, then add chile, sugar, and vinegar; chill.
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook patties until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Toss herbs, watercress, sesame seeds, scallion whites, vinegar, and salt; assemble the burgers.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
400
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
70mg
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