Spicy Salmon Basil Burgers
Spicy Salmon Basil Burgers always draws a crowd. Packed with fresh and spicy flavors, it's awesome for a summer BBQ and perfect for a weeknight dinner, too.
Ingredients
- 1¾ pounds salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into large chunks (preferably wild-caught salmon)
- 3¼ cups loosely packed basil leaves, washed and dried
- zest of 2 medium-sized lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup scallions, washed and dried, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- a few turns of freshly ground black pepper
- grapeseed oil for the pan
Instructions
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Add the salmon chunks and basil to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and blend just until it's broken down into small pieces.
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Then add the lemon zest, lemon juice, scallions, Sriracha, salt, sugar, and pepper to the basil and salmon. Blend everything together until you have a smooth mixture.
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Evenly distributing the salmon mixture, shape it into 6 evenly sized burgers and place them on a large plate.
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Coat the bottom of a large sauté pan with grapeseed oil and place it over medium-high heat. Once the pan is very hot (it must sizzle when the burgers hit), add them to the pan, with ample space between them. Flip them when the bottom is golden brown, after about 2 minutes. Then sauté the other side for another couple of minutes, until it's golden brown as well.
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Now you can add this delicious burger to your favorite bun, with your favorite fixings, and serve.
Recipe Notes
You can use as much or as little Sriracha as you'd like, depending on how much heat you want.
These would also be fantastic cooked on a grill!