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[Amerigo Vespucci]

Salmon burgers with green yogurt sauce

http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2012/04/recipe-for-salmon-burgers-with-green-yogurt-sauce.html



Serves 4 (burgers) or 8 (sliders).
Ingredients

For the sauce:

2 Tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 large scallion, minced
2 Tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
1-1/2 tsp capers, drained and minced
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh black pepper, to taste

For the burgers:

3/4 lb skinned salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 scallion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (white and green parts)
2 Tbsp roughly chopped yellow or red bell pepper
1-1/2 tsp capers, drained
1/4 cup panko
1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil or canola oil
Lemon wedges
Directions

Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl, and set aside. Or, you can make this a couple of days in advance and refrigerate.

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add 1/3 of the salmon, along with the mustard, Greek yogurt and scallion. Process for 5 seconds, until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Add the remaining salmon, plus the bell pepper, capers, panko and black pepper. Pulse 3 or 4 times to incorporate.

Divide the salmon mixture into 4 burgers. Plate on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.

When you're ready to cook, heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Gently place the burgers in the pan, and cook for 2 minutes. Turn, and cook for 2 minutes more. Do not overcook.

Serve the salmon burgers on lettuce or radicchio leaves, on a bed of greens, or on a bun, with lemon wedges, topped with green yogurt sauce.