Healthy Salmon Burgers

Submitted by Chef #781285

"A delicious and healthy salmon burger that is easy to make. It is great served with a salad, and makes a tasty sandwich filling the next day."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 burgers
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 0.71 lb canned red salmon, drained
• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup spring onion, chopped
• 1 zucchini, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

directions

1. In a large bowl combine the salmon, ricotta, spring onions, zucchini, lemon juice and rind, and egg. Mix well, then form into 4 burgers.
2. In a sperate bowl, mix together the wheatgerm and sesame seeds. Then roll the burgers in this mixture, ensuring they are fully coated, and place on a plate and put in the fridge for 1/2 an hour.
3. Cook the burgers in a hot, non-stick frying pan for about 10 minutes, turning once.
4. Serve with your favourite salad, or in a burger or wrap.