Salmon Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise
Delicious fresh basil flavors both the burger and the mayonnaise topping.
Ingredients
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1 beaten egg
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3/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs (1 slice)
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4 teaspoons snipped fresh basil
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 6-1/2-ounce can skinless, boneless salmon, drained and flaked
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1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded (1/4 cup)
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1/4 cup finely shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese (1 ounce)
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
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1 tablespoon dairy sour cream
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2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil
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1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
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3 lettuce leaves
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3 slices rye or whole wheat bread, toasted
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Tomato wedges (optional)
Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, 4 teaspoons basil, and pepper. Add salmon, carrot, and cheese. Mix lightly. Shape salmon mixture into three 3/4-inch-thick round patties.
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Place salmon patties on a lightly greased baking sheet. Broil patties about 3 inches from the heat about 8 minutes or until heated through and light brown, carefully turning patties once after 4 minutes.
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Meanwhile, for the basil mayonnaise, combine mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, 2 teaspoons basil, and lemon peel.
4.
Place a lettuce leaf on each slice of toasted bread. Top each with a salmon burger and some of the basil mayonnaise. Serve with tomato wedges, if desired. Makes 3 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare burgers; but do not broil. Cover and chill up to 4 hours. Prepare mayonnaise. Cover and chill up to 4 hours. Broil burgers and serve as above.
Nutrition information
Calories 297, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 658 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 20 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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