Make burgers healthier and more interesting by using a salmon patty rather than a beef patty. These simple salmon burgers will bring new excitement to an old favorite.
4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound) salmon fillet, skinned and chopped
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 large egg white
Cooking spray
8 (3/4-ounce) slices focaccia, toasted
Directions
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Combine hot pepper sauce and egg white in a small bowl; add egg white mixture to salmon mixture, stirring well to combine.
3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
5. Add salmon patties, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
6. Serve patties on toasted focaccia.
*Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light
