MMMMMM..."Salmon burgers with green yogurt sauce." Grab a plate.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Salmon burgers with green yogurt sauce

http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2012/04/recipe-for-salmon-burgers-with-green-yogurt-sauce.html



Serves 4 (burgers) or 8 (sliders).
Ingredients

For the sauce:

2 Tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 large scallion, minced
2 Tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
1-1/2 tsp capers, drained and minced
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh black pepper, to taste

For the burgers:

3/4 lb skinned salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 scallion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (white and green parts)
2 Tbsp roughly chopped yellow or red bell pepper
1-1/2 tsp capers, drained
1/4 cup panko
1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil or canola oil
Lemon wedges
Directions

Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl, and set aside. Or, you can make this a couple of days in advance and refrigerate.

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add 1/3 of the salmon, along with the mustard, Greek yogurt and scallion. Process for 5 seconds, until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Add the remaining salmon, plus the bell pepper, capers, panko and black pepper. Pulse 3 or 4 times to incorporate.

Divide the salmon mixture into 4 burgers. Plate on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.

When you're ready to cook, heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Gently place the burgers in the pan, and cook for 2 minutes. Turn, and cook for 2 minutes more. Do not overcook.

Serve the salmon burgers on lettuce or radicchio leaves, on a bed of greens, or on a bun, with lemon wedges, topped with green yogurt sauce.

[geardaddy]

1. Don't call me late for dinner.

[elleng]

2. Sounds GOOD!

[surrealAmerican]

3. I'll be right over.

Those sound good.

[Bake]

4. Hold the green yogurt sauce, if you don't mind ...

Salmon burger, yes. Green yogurt sauce, nah.



Bake

[siligut]

5. Read the ingredients, more mayo than yogurt

Sounds more like a rather nice, creamy tartar sauce.

[Autumn]

6. I am sooo making this

that looks and sounds delicious. All of my favorite things are in that. Thanks.

[snagglepuss]

7. MMMMM sounds great. I wonder if it'd work with canned salmon?

[Amerigo Vespucci]

8. My guess is that with canned salmon you might need an egg to bind it

Fresh salmon is moist, and with the other ingredients, everything would bind nicely. I probably wouldn't use canned in this recipe, but if you wanted to try it, my suggestion would be to add one beaten egg to the mix.

[bluedigger]

9. I'm having a grilled cheese.

Why do you hate America?

[Amerigo Vespucci]

10. But today is National Grilled Cheese Sammich Day! You should be proud!

April 12, 2012 is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

It's National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Although it only requires three ingredients (bread, cheese, and butter), grilled cheese is one of the most popular comfort foods in the world. Send a free eCard for National Grilled Cheese Day to spread the word about this holiday!

The Ancient Romans were the first civilization to make a cooked bread and cheese sandwich, but many cultures have invented their own take on this ancient dish. In France, people enjoy Croque Monsieur (a grilled ham and cheese sandwich) while in Switzerland it is customary to melt the cheese and toast the bread separately before combining them. The classic American grilled cheese sandwich emerged in the 1920s when inexpensive cheese and affordable sliced bread became available. It is now a staple in cafés, diners, and school cafeterias across the country.

To celebrate National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, enjoy a grilled cheese sandwich cooked your favorite way and served with a side of tomato soup!

http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-grilled-cheese-day

[bluedigger]

11. Exactly! And here you are pimping your piscatarian cuisine.

It's stuff like this that gets us all labeled as "un-American".