Asian-Style Salmon Burgers Recipe with Avocado Salsa and Roasted Broccoli

by Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CDE

Makes 4 servings

Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

Roasted Broccoli:

• 1 lb broccoli florets

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

 

Burgers:

• 2, 5 ounce cans salmon, skinless and boneless

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped

• 1 teaspoon scallions, chopped

• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

• Hot sauce to taste

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 4 hamburger buns

 

Avocado Salsa:

• 1 ripe avocado, diced

• 4 cherry tomatoes, diced

• Juice of one lime

• 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon scallions, chopped

• ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped

 

Directions

1. Prep broccoli.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Lay broccoli florets on a sheet tray.  Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Roast in oven for 20 minutes while you prep salmon burgers.
2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for the salmon burgers except for the olive oil and buns.  Mash with fork until a thick and cohesive mixture forms.  Form four patties.
3. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add olive oil and allow to heat.  Add salmon burgers and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.  Finish the burgers in the oven until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
4. While the burgers are finishing, prep the avocado salsa.  In a small bowl, add avocado, tomatoes, lime, soy sauce, scallions, and ginger.  Mix to combine.
5. Serve burgers on a bun topped with avocado salsa and roasted broccoli on the side.