Wild Salmon Burgers with Broccoli Slaw

Main, Seafood | January 26, 2016 | By Asian Caucasian

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I adore Norwegian salmon having lived in Scandinavia for three years. It’s fatty and melts in your mouth. However, I prefer wild salmon for this burger recipe because it’s not as oily and stays nice and firm when cooked properly. And it maintains that beautiful pink color when cooked. It grinds up nicely in the food processor — just make sure to remove the skin! I don’t like to waste the salmon skin so I broil it up in my toaster oven for a crunchy snack! Not feeling the bun? This burger is also great on top of a green salad. So many options. Enjoy!

Wild Salmon Burgers with Broccoli Slaw

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Author: Asian Caucasian

Serves: 4

Ingredients

For Salmon Burgers

1 pound skinless wild salmon fillet, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium shallot, chopped or 3 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon sambal oelek (red chili paste)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
½ lime, juiced
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons canola oil

For Broccoli Slaw

½ bag broccoli slaw mix
1 cup chopped fresh kale
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
¼ red onion thinly sliced
1 carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
Optional: Whole wheat hamburger buns

Instructions

In a food processor pulse salmon pieces until ground up. In a large bowl, combine well the salmon, garlic, shallots, sambal oelek, fish sauce, ginger, lime juice, mayonnaise, cilantro and mint. Add in the panko bread crumbs and form burger patties.
Heat oil on medium high in a large frying pan on stove. Fry salmon burgers on each side until well browned on each side, about 4 minutes.
Combine all ingredients for broccoli slaw in a large bowl and top burgers with slaw when ready to serve with buns.

Notes

Sambal oelek (red chili paste) can be found at specialty markets and select grocery stores.