Burgers, Without the Beef : Salmon Patties

Some people are opting to skip beef altogether — but that doesn't mean giving up on burgers. One of the easiest ways is eating burgers made from salmon patties, which only take a few minutes to prepare in a skillet.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 ounces  canned pink salmon
• 2  egg whites
• 1  ounce  slow-cooking oatmeal, dry
• 1⁄4 onion, diced
•  garlic salt, to taste
•  pepper, to taste
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1. Using a fork, flake the salmon in a medium bowl.
2. Add the egg whites, oatmeal, onion, garlic salt, and pepper and mix well with clean hands.
3. Shape the mixture into a patty.
4. Heat the olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat, add the salmon patty and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
5. Serve immediately.
6. Can be eaten as is or between a bun/sandwich bread with mayo or mustard, pickle and onion.