Fresh Salmon-Cilantro Burgers

dicentra's Note:

Cooking Light, MAY 2009. OAMC for bentos?

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1⁄8; teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (1 lb) salmon fillet , skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces
• ¼ cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• cooking spray
• 4 (1 ½ ounce) hamburger buns with sesame seeds , toasted
• 12 slices English cucumbers (1/4-inch-thick)
• 4 leaves lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; cover and chill.
2. Place salmon in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add breadcrumbs and next 6 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon black pepper); pulse 4 times or until well blended.
3. Divide salmon mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 3/4-inch-thick patty.
4. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 2 minutes.
5. Carefully turn patties over; cook 2 minutes or until done.
6. Spread about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture over bottom half of each hamburger bun. Top each serving with 1 salmon patty, 3 cucumber slices, 1 lettuce leaf, and top half of bun.
7. Spinach salad: Combine 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons canola oil, 2 teaspoons water, and 1/4 teaspoon chile paste in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add half of 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach, 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper strips, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion to bowl; toss to coat.

Reviews

[mrsndiaye]

Everyone loved it. I substituted the dill for the cilantro and didn't include the jalapeno. I put in a few red chili flakes. I used wild salmon for the burgers and french rolls for the breadcrumbs. I didn't need so many cucumbers, and the soft egg twist rolls I put the burgers on were a tasty touch!