Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds center-cut salmon fillet, skin and pin bones removed
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 4 brioche buns, split
- Tartar sauce and arugula, for topping
Directions
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.
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By mcdaygo_10034789
Cheektowaga, NY
on January 21, 2013
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As seen in the June 2011 FNMag. Love these burgers! Made extra and will freeze for another time (but will bread with the crumbs just before frying They do not re-heat well, so freezing the extra is the way to go. We just fix with lettuce and tomato and they are perfect! I may try adding dill like the previous reviewer suggested. Yummmm!
By az93
Caribbean
on November 17, 2012
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These were my first homemade salmon burgers and turned out pretty well. They broke apart a bit, but were still manageable. I would not recommend making these with less than a pound of salmon. There just isn't enough to successfully make the recipe otherwise. I topped with roasted red peppers and a lemon dill aioli. Very good and moist and pretty easy. I was looking for something to do with some frozen...tasteless...salmon I bought and these really fit the bill. I only took a star away because they fell a part a little. I will make these again.
By patwinterton
Chandler, AZ
on August 19, 2012
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I love this recipe! Delicious!
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