Chipotle Salmon Burger Food

PERFECT SALMON BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut three-quarters of the salmon into 1/4-inch pieces. Put in a large bowl. Cut the rest of the salmon into chunks; transfer the chunks to a food processor along with the mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest and cayenne. Pulse to make a paste. Add the pureed salmon mixture to the bowl with the diced salmon. Add the scallions, 2 tablespoons panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Gently mix until just combined.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with olive oil. Divide the salmon mixture into 4 mounds on the parchment paper. With damp hands, pat into 4-inch-wide, 3/4-inch-thick patties. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler. Spread the remaining 1 cup panko on a plate. Press both sides of the salmon patties in the panko. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties (in batches if necessary) and cook until browned on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes, adjusting the heat if necessary. Turn and cook until the other side is browned and the patties feel springy in the center, 3 to 4 more minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt.
• Meanwhile, arrange the buns, cut-side up, on a broiler pan and broil until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the patties on the buns; top with tartar sauce and arugula.

CHIPOTLE SALMON BURGERS

Steps:

• PREPARE MAYONNAISE:.
• Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor or blender; process until smooth.
• Transfer to a bowl; cover and chill.
• PREPARE BURGERS:.
• Place onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, chile, and juice in a food processor; process until finely chopped.
• Add salt and salmon; pulse 4 times or until salmon is coarsely ground and mixture is well blended.
• Divide salmon mixture into 4 equal portions; shape each portion into a (1-inch-thick) patty.
• Cover and chill 30 minutes. (The longer you wait the better!).
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Coat pan with cooking spray.
• Add patties to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
• Wipe skillet with paper towels; recoat with cooking spray.
• Place 2 muffins, cut sides down, in pan; cook 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• Repeat procedure with cooking spray and remaining muffins.
• Place 1 muffin bottom on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 lettuce leaf and 1 patty.
• Spread about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture over each patty; place 1 muffin top on each serving.