Salmon Burgers With Basil Mayonaise
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)
Mwthods:
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.
