BOATYARD SALMON BURGERS

Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

 

In a mixing bowl, gently combine the juice of half a lemon with the chopped salmon.

Reserve remaining lemon half for garnish. Sprinkle salmon with the garlic powder, dill,

smoked paprika, salt and pepper and gently combine with your hands. Fold in the

panko. Form into four evenly sized patties.

Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add butter, garlic and lemon zest.

Cook for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant and lightly browned. Push garlic cloves to

side and carefully place salmon patties into pan using a fish spatula. To ensure

browning, cook for 3-4 minutes without disturbing the patties. Carefully flip patties

and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove patties from pan and serve with a wedge

of lemon and your favorite burger fixings.

Salmon burger variations:

Classic salmon burger – In the last 3-4 minutes of cooking, top each patty with a thin slice of cheese, such as sharp white cheddar or provolone. Serve burgers on a toasted sesame bun and top with thinly sliced avocado, tomato slices, fresh spinach, red onion slices, and condiments of your choosing.

Tropical Twist – Serve each patty on a toasted onion bun topped with melted pepper jack cheese, a grilled ring of fresh pineapple, and a scoop of mango salsa.

Oktoberfest Burger – Top each patty with a thin slice of Swiss or Gruyere cheese. Serve on a toasted pretzel bun topped with sauerkraut and brown mustard.