Salmon Burger With Baby Spinach Recipes

SALMON BURGER WITH BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse 1 bun until fine crumbs form (you should have about 1/4 cup). Transfer breadcrumbs to a large bowl and add salmon, celery, shallot, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper; mix well to combine. Form into a 3/4-inch-thick patty, transfer to a plate, and refrigerate 10 minutes.
• In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add patty and cook, flipping once, until browned and heated through, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, split and toast remaining bun. Serve burger on bun with mayonnaise and spinach.

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.

SALMON-SPINACH BURGERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash together goat cheese, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse half of salmon to a paste in a food processor. Add 2 cups spinach, remaining salmon, lemon zest, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; pulse to barely combine. Shape mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
• Toss together cucumber, tomatoes, and remaining 2 cups spinach. Add 2 tablespoons oil and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season.
• Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cook patties until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Serve alongside salad with goat-cheese mixture, flat-bread, and lemon wedges.

SALMON BURGERS WITH SPINACH AND GINGER

Steps:

• Cut salmon into 1/4-inch dice, then stir together with spinach, scallions, ginger, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
• Beat together egg white and soy sauce in a small bowl and stir into salmon mixture, then form into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
• Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot and lightly brush with oil. Cook patties, carefully turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes total.
• Serve each burger topped with 1 1/2 teaspoons pickled ginger.

SEARED SALMON ON BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Sprinkle salt and pepper on salmon.
• Melt 1 T butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
• (If you use a large skillet, you'll need to use more butter. For a better finished result, medium is preferred.) Add salmon; saute' until just opaque in the center, about four minutes per side if thick.
• Transfer salmon to a plate.
• Melt 1/2 T butter in same skillet.
• Add 1/2 the shallots and half the tarragon; saute' 30 seconds.
• Increase the heat to high; add half the spinach and toss 30 seconds.
• Add remaining spinach and toss until wilted.
• Divide the spinach between two plates.
• Melt remaining 1/2 T butter in same skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add remaining shallots and tarragon; saute' 30 seconds.
• Add wine first and then cream and boil until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 3 minutes (or less if using larger skillet).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Return salmon to skillet; simmer 1 minute.
• Arrange salmon with sauce atop spinach.
• Serves two; can be doubled.

SEARED SALMON ON BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon; sauté until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
• Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add half of shallots and half of tarragon; sauté 30 seconds. Increase heat to high; add half of spinach and toss 30 seconds. Add remaining spinach; toss until wilted. Divide between plates.
• Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining shallots and tarragon; sauté 30 seconds. Add wine and cream and boil until sauce is thick enough to coat spoon, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return salmon to skillet; simmer 1 minute. Arrange salmon with sauce atop spinach.