Salmon Burgers with Avocado Aioli
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- Serves
- 3
This flavorful salmon patty is a light alternative to a beef burger. The avocado aioli is based off of a recipe from Marcella Valladolid, and adds a bit of heat to the burger, along with extra richness. I prepare my salmon in a meat grinder on the coarse setting, so it has a texture similar to ground beef. If you don't have a meat grinder at home, you can finely chop the salmon by hand, or pulse it very lightly in a food processor. Make sure you don't grind it into a paste!
Ingredients
Salmon Burgers
- 1 pound boneless, skinless salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoon chives, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 handful mixed greens
- 3 burger buns, toasted
- Avocado aioli, recipe below
- Canola oil, for brushing
Avocado Aioli
- 1 very ripe avocado
- 1 serrano pepper, de-seeded and chopped
- 1/4 scant cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 1/2 lime, juiced
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I liked this recipe a lot. The extra fat from the avocado aioli kept the patty nice and moist, and the addition of red onion gave the whole thing some crunch. I would recommend adding a step to run the raw onion under cold water for a few minutes to mellow it out. I cooked the burger on an outdoor grill, and it worked perfectly. Overall, this recipe has good flavor, and is a great option for those who don't eat red meat.
Directions
Salmon Burgers
- Step 1
Cut the salmon into pieces and freeze for about 20 minutes. Pass the chilled salmon through the coarse setting of a meat grinder.
- Step 2
Season the ground salmon with salt, pepper, and chives, then mix to combine. Form the salmon into 3 equal-sized patties and lightly brush them with canola oil.
- Step 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Grill the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Step 4
To assemble the burgers, spread some of the avocado aioli on the bottom bun, then top with a patty, a few slices of red onion, a handful of greens, and the top bun.
Avocado Aioli
- Step 1
Scoop the flesh of the avocado and add it, along with all remaining ingredients ,into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Step 2
Check for seasoning. Note: You can keep the seeds in the serrano if you want it to be spicier.