Salmon Burgers

 Salmon Burgers

Ingredients

    1 beaten egg
    3/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs (1 slice)
    4 teaspoons snipped fresh basil
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1 6-1/2-ounce can skinless, boneless salmon, drained and flaked
    1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded (1/4 cup)
    1/4 cup finely shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese (1 ounce)
    2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
    1 tablespoon dairy sour cream
    2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil
    1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
    3 lettuce leaves
    3 slices rye or whole wheat bread, toasted
    Tomato wedges (optional)

Methods:

1.    In a large mixing bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, 4 teaspoons basil, and pepper. Add salmon, carrot, and cheese. Mix lightly. Shape salmon mixture into three 3/4-inch-thick round patties.

2.    Place salmon patties on a lightly greased baking sheet. Broil patties about 3 inches from the heat about 8 minutes or until heated through and light brown, carefully turning patties once after 4 minutes.

3.    Meanwhile, for the basil mayonnaise, combine mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, 2 teaspoons basil, and lemon peel.
4.    Place a lettuce leaf on each slice of toasted bread. Top each with a salmon burger and some of the basil mayonnaise. Serve with tomato wedges, if desired. Makes 3 servings.

5.    Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare burgers; but do not broil. Cover and chill up to 4 hours. Prepare mayonnaise. Cover and chill up to 4 hours. Broil burgers and serve as above.