Salmon Burger

Salmon Burger

Caramelized onions

Avocado slices

Chipotle mayo

On whole wheat bun

Caramelized onions:

1 red onion (halved and sliced)

2 tablespoons Olive oil

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Sauté onions in a pan over medium heat. Cook about 7 minutes, add brown sugar and continue cooking, reducing heat to medium low. Hold over low heat until ready to serve.

Salmon burger:

First, Marinate:

~16 oz Salmon (cubed)

1 Orange (juice of)

2t garlic (minced)

1/2t Chili powder

1/4t black pepper

In food processor:

Marinated Salmon with the juice

2 oz cream cheese (cubed)

Pulse in quick spurts

In a bowl mix:

salmon

2/3 cup bread crumbs

1 egg

Form four patties by rolling each in a ball and press gently. Cook patties in a sauté pan with ~3-4 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook about 5-7 minutes on each side over medium heat. Alternatively, you can brown each side and the put the burgers in the oven for 10 minutes to finish cooking.

You can also toast your buns in the pan for a minute before serving.

To plate up:

Place burger on toasted bun, add chipotle mayo, avocado slices, and then caramelized onions. Serve with side salad.

Size of cream cheese cubes

Marinated Salmon cubes

Finished product!