Salmon Burgers

PaulaG's Note:

The recipe was adapted from a recipe that I found in Best of the Best from Alaska Cookbook. These are really good and can be served with tartar sauce on the side or on a whole wheat bun.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can alaska pink salmon
• 1/2 cup egg substitute or 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup oat bran
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 -5 wheat hamburger buns

Directions:

1. Drain the salmon, reserving the liquid.
2. Flake salmon and remove any skin or bones.
3. Combine the salmon, egg substitute, onion, peppers, lemon peel, oat bran, lemon juice and seasonings.
4. Mix well and add milk with enough resered liquid to make moist patties that hold together well.
5. Form into 4 to 5 patties and pan-fry in a lightly oiled skillet for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned; turning halway through the cooking time.
6. These can be served on whole-wheat hamburger buns with your choice of toppings.

Reviews

[Chef #839452]

These were great! I made substituting the oat bran for oatmeal. I fine chopped them in the blender before adding them to the mix. Worked well. Loved these burgers and will have again. I like the fact they are fairly healthy and they really taste great! Thanks for this recipe Paula!

[Zurie]

We loved this for a couple of reasons. This year (2008) is going to be an inflationary year, what with oil at over $100 per barrel (!) and this is an economical recipe. Also, it's delicious!! In a sense fish cakes are fish cakes, but Paula's recipe makes the most of canned salmon and is healthy as well. I did not sub anything except didn't use skim milk but 2% milk, and real eggs. We felt these were best with a glob of good real-tomato ketchup. This recipe is healthy and low-fat and highly recommended. The quantities given are perfect, and I had no need to add liquid from the cans. Thanks, Paula, for a recipe I'l use again and again. PS, 2 days later: Husband said, "Not true, I did NOT need ketchup at all!! I loved the burgers just as they were!" He used the leftover burger as a sandwich filling the day after I'd made them. Just so you know, Paula, LOL!

[Tea Jenny]

When I saw this recipe I thought Ah!! just what I am looking for. I have had a tin of Alaskan salmon in my larder just waiting for this recipe. Everything about this recipe is healthy and so good for you I made them just as written, and I had mine with a small side salad and a little light mayonnaise. I will definitely make them again I do like tinned salmon, maybe I will have them on a bun next time. made for diabeties month November 2010 Thank you for posting.