Oprahs Guiltless Salmon Burgers Recipes

SALMON BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut the salmon into large chunks, and put about a quarter of it into the container of a food processor, along with the mustard. Turn the machine on, and let it run - stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary - until the mixture becomes pasty.
• Add the shallots and the remaining salmon, and pulse the machine on and off until the fish is chopped and well combined with the puree. No piece should be larger than a 1/4 inch or so; be careful not make the mixture too fine.
• Scrape the mixture into a bowl, and by hand, stir in the bread crumbs, capers and some salt and pepper. Shape into four burgers. (You can cover and refrigerate the burgers for a few hours at this point.)
• Place the butter or oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, and turn the heat to medium-high. When the butter foam subsides or the oil is hot, cook the burgers for 2 to 3 minutes a side, turning once. Alternatively, you can grill them: Let them firm up on the first side, grilling about 4 minutes, before turning over and finishing for just another minute or two. To check for doneness, make a small cut and peek inside. Be careful not to overcook. Serve on a bed of greens or on buns or by themselves, with lemon wedges and Tabasco or any dressing you like.

OPRAH'S GUILTLESS SALMON BURGERS

Steps:

• Remove and discard any bones from salmon, then cut into 1-inch pieces. In a food processor, pulse salmon just until finely chopped (do not overprocess). Transfer salmon to a medium bowl.
• Add mustard, mayonnaise, chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
• Form mixture into four 3 1/2-inch patties. Generously sprinkle one side of each patty with sesame seeds.
• Brush peanut oil over bottom of a large nonstick skillet to coat evenly. Place skillet over medium-high heat.
• Place burgers, seed side down, in skillet; cook until sesame seeds brown lightly, 2 to 3 minutes, reducing heat slightly if necessary.
• With a spatula, gently turn burgers over and cook just until opaque in the center, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer salmon burgers to buns, and top with tomato slices and greens.

SALMON BURGERS

Steps:

• Mince the salmon on a cutting board then place it into a resealable bag. Using the flat end of a meat tenderizer, mash the salmon until it is finely minced. Place the salmon, egg whites, mustard, dill, breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper to taste into a large bowl and mix until well combined. Form into four patties.
• Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) grill pan over medium-high heat. When the grill pan is hot, add the salmon patties and cook for five minutes on each side, without moving so they form a crust. Toast the buns on the grill pan, cut sides down.
• To serve, place the cooked salmon burgers on the toasted buns with the Simplest Coleslaw on top of the burger.
• Place the cabbage, mayonnaise, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl and mix well.