Gingery Salmon Burgers Food

SALMON BURGERS WITH GINGER AND QUICK-PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Process one third of salmon (about 8 oz.) in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until very smooth and paste-like. Add remaining salmon and pulse until pieces are no bigger than ¼," 4-5 times (be careful not to make it too smooth). Transfer to a large bowl.
• Remove dark green tops from scallions and finely chop. Thinly slice white and pale green parts and set aside. Add chopped scallion greens, ginger, garlic, 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise, and 1 tsp. salt to salmon and gently mix to combine. Form mixture into 4 patties about ¾" thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
• Meanwhile, mix sesame oil, 1 tsp. vinegar, remaining ⅔ cup mayonnaise, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl; set aside.
• Toss cucumbers with a pinch of salt in another small bowl. Massage with your hands for a few minutes to soften and expel liquid; discard liquid. Add chile, sugar, and 2 tsp. vinegar and toss to coat. Cover and chill pickles until ready to assemble burgers.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Remove salmon patties from refrigerator and sprinkle with flour just to coat the outside (you won't need all of it). The patties will be a little loose but you can always pat them back together with your hands before they hit the pan. Working in batches and adding more oil in between batches if needed, cook patties until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side (watch carefully; you don't want to overcook).
• Toss herbs, watercress, sesame seeds (if using), reserved white and pale green parts of scallions, remaining 1 tsp. vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Build burgers with buns, patties, herb mixture, pickles, and reserved sauce.

GINGERY SALMON BURGERS

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse 1 bun until coarse crumbs form; transfer to a plate. Add salmon to processor and pulse until coarsely chopped but not pureed. Transfer to a bowl and add 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, ginger, mustard, chives, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; stir to combine. Form into 4 patties, then coat with remaining breadcrumbs.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add patties and cook until golden brown outside and opaque throughout, 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Serve burgers in remaining buns with desired toppings.

SALMON BURGERS WITH GINGER MUSTARD MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Make Mayonnaise:
• In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise ingredients.
• Make Salmon Burgers:
• Discard any bones in salmon and finely chop salmon by hand. In a bowl stir together salmon, mustard, gingerroot, soy sauce, and salt and pepper to taste and form into two 3-inch patties.
• In a non-stick skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and sauté patties 4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through.
• Transfer salmon burgers to buns and top with mayonnaise, onion, and tomato.

FRESH SALMON BURGERS WITH HOISIN AND GINGER (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Place the salmon, hoisin and mayo in a food processor; using on/off turns blend until coarsely ground (don't over process!).
• Transfer to a bowl and add in all remaining ingredients; mix to combine.
• Shape into 6-8 patties.
• Place on a tray, cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
• In a frypan or grill, cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked.
• Delicious!

SALMON BURGERS WITH GINGER-WASABI MAYO

Steps:

• Cube salmon in to bite-size pieces and place in a food processor; pulse to coarse-grind the salmon; it should take on the consistency of ground beef or ground turkey.
• Transfer salmon to a bowl; add in garlic, ¾ of the ginger, tamari, scallions, red bell peppers, sesame oil, steak seasoning, and black pepper; mix to combine.
• Form 4 large patties, 1 ½ inches thick; drizzle patties on both sides with oil.
• Preheat a nonstick skillet over med-high heat; add the patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side for well done.
• While burgers are cooking, combine the mayo, wasabi paste, lime juice, and remaining ginger; set aside.
• To assemble: spread the ginger-wasabi mayo on the buns; top with a salmon patty and red leaf lettuce; set the bun tops in place.

ASIAN SALMON BURGERS WITH ORANGE-GINGER SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
• Make the slaw. In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, orange juice, ginger, garlic powder, soy sauce, sesame oil and pepper. Cover and chill.
• In a large bowl, combine the salmon, green onions, lime juice, eggs, garlic, pepper flakes, ginger, sesame oil, pepper, brown sugar, soy sauce, and breadcrumbs. Form into 4 patties. Lightly sprinkle both sides of the patties with salt.
• Grill 4 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Assemble the burgers. Give the Asian slaw a stir. Place the salmon burgers on the hamburger buns, top with the slaw and sliced tomato.
• Enjoy!

SALMON BURGERS WITH SPINACH AND GINGER

Steps:

• Cut salmon into 1/4-inch dice, then stir together with spinach, scallions, ginger, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
• Beat together egg white and soy sauce in a small bowl and stir into salmon mixture, then form into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
• Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot and lightly brush with oil. Cook patties, carefully turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes total.
• Serve each burger topped with 1 1/2 teaspoons pickled ginger.

SALMON BURGERS WITH HOISIN AND GINGER

Steps:

• Place first 4 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, blend until coarsely ground. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Mix in next 5 ingredients. Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté patties until fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile, toast hamburger buns. Spread bottom halves of buns with additional hoisin. Spread top halves with additional mayonnaise. Transfer burgers to bottom halves of bun; top each with 2 lettuce leaves and top half of bun.

SUPERHEALTHY SALMON BURGERS

Steps:

• Tip the salmon into a food processor with the paste, ginger, soy and chopped coriander. Pulse until roughly minced. Tip out the mix and shape into 4 burgers. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then fry the burgers for 4-5 mins on each side, turning until crisp and cooked through.
• Meanwhile, use a swivel peeler to peel strips of carrot and cucumber into a bowl. Toss with the vinegar and sugar until the sugar has dissolved, then toss through the coriander leaves. Divide the salad between 4 plates. Serve with the burgers and rice.

ASIAN SALMON BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Put salmon, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, soy sauce, oil, scallions, and 2 tablespoons of the ginger in food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Form into 4 equal (3" diameter) patties. Sprinkle tops with sesame seeds.
• 2.Heat large nonstick frying pan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Put patties sesame-seed-side down in pan. Cook 5 minutes. Flip and cook until done, 5 minutes longer.
• 3.Serve burgers on buns and top with spinach and remaining 2 tablespoons pickled ginger.

WILD SALMON BURGERS

Steps:

• Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Add the salmon and use a fork to mix well so no large chunks remain. Add the panko, coriander, spring onions, ginger, garlic, lime juice and soy. Mix well, and form into 4 x 1.5cm thick patties. Chill if not cooking right away.
• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium high heat, and cook the patties until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 mins per side.
• Spread mayonnaise all over the cut sides of the burger buns, add a salmon patty to each bun. Top with avocado and lettuce. Place the bun top on and serve. Recipe extracted from Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks by Dr. Drew Ramsey, published by HarperWave, £22.