Salmon Burgers with Lemon-Caper Aioli and Kale Slaw
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 20 min (includes chilling time)
- Active: 1 hr
- Yield: 4 burgers
Ingredients
Salmon Burgers:
1 pound skinless salmon, cut into cubes
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 fresh basil leaves
1 large egg
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons canola oil
Butter, for buttering the buns
4 potato buns, split
Sliced Roma tomatoes, for serving
Watercress, for serving
Lemon-Caper Aioli:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons capers, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, grated
Juice of 1 lemon
Kale Slaw:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cups shredded kale
3 cups shredded cabbage
3 cups shredded carrots
1 cup sunflower seeds
Directions
- For the salmon burgers: Put the salmon, parsley, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, pepper, basil, egg and lemon zest in a food processor and blend until evenly mixed and the consistency of ground meat. Form into 4 patties and place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- For the lemon-caper aioli: While the salmon is chilling, make the aioli. Mix the mayonnaise, capers, basil, parsley, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
- For the kale slaw: Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon, vinegar, honey, celery seeds, salt and pepper in a bowl for the dressing. Add the dressing to a large bowl with the kale, cabbage and carrots and combine until everything is evenly coated. Top with the sunflower seeds.
- To cook the salmon burgers, heat the canola oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Toast and butter the buns. Serve the burgers on the buns with the aioli, tomatoes and watercress.
