Photo from
Coastal Living online
magazine.
This wonderful fresh salmon recipe was
shared with me by Charlotte Crowley of Portland, Oregon.
More of Linda's great
Salmon Recipes
and also
How To Select, Buy, and Cook Fish.
Fresh Salmon Burgers with Tarragon Mayonnaise
Recipe Type:
Salmon,
Seafood
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Ingredients:
Tarragon Mayonnaise (see recipe below)
1 pound skinless
salmon fillet, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 2 1/4 cups)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon small
capers
, drained
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup
bread crumbs
*
1 tablespoon butter
4 large
tomato slices
4 radicchio leaves
*Check out
Making Homemade Bread Crumbs.
Preparation:
Prepare
Tarragon Mayonnaise; refrigerate until ready to serve.
In a large bowl, combine salmon, mayonnaise, onion, capers, lemon juice, tarragon, mustard, horseradish, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until well chilled.
Remove salmon mixture from refrigerator; add breadcrumbs and mix until combined. Shape into four
(4) 1-inch patties.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add salmon patties and cook approximately 3 minutes per side or until just firm to touch and brown and crusty. Remove from heat.
To serve, place 1 slice of toast or bun on each of 4 individual serving plates. Top each with salmon burger. Spread burgers generously with Tarragon Mayonnaise, a tomato slice, 2 radicchio leaves, and second toast slice
or bun. Serve and enjoy!
Makes 4 servings.
TARRAGON MAYONNAISE:
Also excellent served with poached fish and crab cakes.
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon small capers, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Salt and pepper to taste
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, onions, capers, lemon juice, tarragon, mustard, horseradish, salt, and pepper; mix until well blended.
Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
