Chimichurri Salmon Burger
Seasoned salmon patty with baby spinach, tomato and kale chimichurri on an oat-topped roll
Ingredients
Salmon Cake
- 1 cup liquid egg substitute
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 4 Tbsp 2 tsp olive oil divided
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon fish fillet
- kosher salt to taste
- 8 ea wheat oat topped Kaiser roll
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 8 ea tomato slices
Kale Chimichurri
- 1 cup fresh kale chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 3/4 Tbsp garlic cloves peeled, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
Kale Chimichurri
- In food processor, place all ingredients except vinegar and oil. Pulse until kale and parsley are finely chopped. Add vinegar.
- With processor running, slowly add oil in a thin, steady stream until mixture is creamy.
- Cover and keep chilled, and whisk before using.
Salmon Burger
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Combine salmon and 2 Tbsp of oil. Toss to coat.
- On parchment-lined sheet pan(s), place salmon in single layer.
- Bake until internal temperature reaches 145 F, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool and flake salmon with a fork.
- Combine eggs, mayonnaise and parsley. Whisk until well blended.
- Add flaked salmon and bread crumbs. Mix gently. Do not overmix.
- Portion salmon mix and shape each portion into 4" round cakes (4 oz).
- Preheat flat-top griddle to 350 F.
- On griddle or in sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat remaining oil.
- Cook salmon cakes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160 F, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Toast rolls if desired. Spread 2 Tbsp Kale Chimichurri on each side of rolls. Layer bottom half of roll with spinach, tomato slice, salmon cake and top half of roll.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 29gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 530mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.