Salmon Burgers with Avocado Aioli
★★★★★
SERVES
3
Ingredients
1 pound
boneless, skinless salmon fillet
2 tablespoons
chives, minced
1 teaspoon
kosher salt
1 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
1/2
red onion, thinly sliced
3 handfuls
mixed greens
3
burger buns, toasted
1
very ripe avocado
1
serrano pepper, de-seeded and chopped
1/4
scant cup mayonnaise
2
garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons
fresh cilantro
1/2
lime, juiced
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into pieces and freeze for about 20 minutes. Pass the chilled salmon through the coarse setting of a meat grinder.
- 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.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Grill the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 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.
Salmon Burgers
- Scoop the flesh of the avocado and add it, along with all remaining ingredients ,into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Check for seasoning. Note: You can keep the seeds in the serrano if you want it to be spicier.
Avocado Aioli
