Allison Fishman's Salmon Burgers With Pickled Cucumbers

By pattie_d

This salmon burger has everything you like about a traditional burger without all the calories. Give it a try.

Ingredients

• For Pickles:
• 24 thin English cucumber slices
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• For Salmon patty:
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
• 1 pound skinless wild fresh or frozen Alaskan salmon fillet (finely chopped)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds (toasted)
• 1 large egg white

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from beta.abc.go.com

Preparation

Step 1

Pickles:
In a small saucepan combine water, cider vinegar, sugar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the ginger, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add cucumber slices. Let stand for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

For Salmon patty:
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 pound skinless wild fresh or frozen Alaskan salmon fillet (finely chopped)
1 large egg white
1 1/2 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger

Combine panko, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, remaining ginger, lime rind, egg and salmon in a bowl, and stir well. Divide the mixture into 4 equal potions, gently shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in the center of each patty.

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil to pan and swirl to coat. Add patties and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Brush tops of patties evenly with hoisin and continue cooking for 30 seconds.

Place one patty on bottom half of each bun. Top each patty with 6 cucumber slices and top half of bun.