Recipe: Snappy Salmon Burgers
These salmon patties are not only tasty — they’re rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, too. Make them ahead of time and refrigerate until you’re ready to cook.
Recipe: Snappy Salmon Burgers
A heart-healthy option for stovetop or grill
These salmon patties are not only tasty — they’re rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, too! Make them ahead of time and refrigerate until you’re ready to cook. (Planning to grill ? Place salmon burgers in the freezer first for 20 to 30 minutes; they’ll hold together better.)
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Ingredients
2 pounds fresh salmon fillets, skinned
½ cup chopped green onions
½ teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried dill weed leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
1 egg white
2 cups crisp rice cereal
Directions
- With knife or food processor, chop salmon into small pieces.
- In large bowl, mix together salmon, green onions, garlic, lemon juice and dill, and season to taste.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg and egg white, then add to salmon mixture.
- Using your hands, gently mix salmon mixture with cereal (mixture will be loose). Form mixture into burgers.
- Heat large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite condiments.
Nutrition information
Makes 8 burgers
Per serving (1 burger without condiments or bun):
Calories: 188
Calories from fat: 29%
Fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 76mg
Sodium: 142mg
Carbohydrate: 7g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total sugars: 1g
Protein: 25g
Dietary exchanges: ½ starch, 3 lean meat
Source: Holly Clegg’s TRIM & TERRIFIC KITCHEN 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence: Cooking Basics Plus 150 Easy Healthy Recipes. Posted with permission.
