SALMON BURGERS WITH GINGER AND QUICK-PICKLED CUCUMBERS

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The food processor is your friend when making these salmon burgers, but the key is to make sure the salmon isn't too smooth when processing so the patties can hold their shape.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Seafood     Fish     Salmon     Hamburger     Cucumber     Pickles     Watercress     Mayonnaise     Green Onion/Scallion     Ginger     Food Processor     Pescatarian     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Dairy Free     Kid-Friendly

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1½ lb. boneless, skinless center-cut salmon, patted dry, cut into 2" pieces
5 scallions
1 (1") piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 tablespoons plus ⅔ cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
4 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar, divided
3 medium Persian cucumbers, shaved lengthwise
½ serrano chile, very thinly sliced
1 tsp. sugar
¼ cup (or more) vegetable oil
½ cup rice flour
2 cups tender herbs (such as mint and/or cilantro)
¾ cup trimmed watercress
2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds (optional)
4 brioche buns, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Process one third of salmon (about 8 oz.) in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until very smooth and paste-like. Add remaining salmon and pulse until pieces are no bigger than ¼," 4-5 times (be careful not to make it too smooth). Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Remove dark green tops from scallions and finely chop. Thinly slice white and pale green parts and set aside. Add chopped scallion greens, ginger, garlic, 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise, and 1 tsp. salt to salmon and gently mix to combine. Form mixture into 4 patties about ¾" thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, mix sesame oil, 1 tsp. vinegar, remaining ⅔ cup mayonnaise, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Toss cucumbers with a pinch of salt in another small bowl. Massage with your hands for a few minutes to soften and expel liquid; discard liquid. Add chile, sugar, and 2 tsp. vinegar and toss to coat. Cover and chill pickles until ready to assemble burgers.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Remove salmon patties from refrigerator and sprinkle with flour just to coat the outside (you won't need all of it). The patties will be a little loose but you can always pat them back together with your hands before they hit the pan. Working in batches and adding more oil in between batches if needed, cook patties until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side (watch carefully; you don't want to overcook).
  • Toss herbs, watercress, sesame seeds (if using), reserved white and pale green parts of scallions, remaining 1 tsp. vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Build burgers with buns, patties, herb mixture, pickles, and reserved sauce.

Twila Merriman
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These burgers look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Aakiti Ch
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have a food processor. Do you have any suggestions for how I could make the burgers without one?


Khalil Matobbar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the burgers turned out great! I would highly recommend this recipe.


abdu sukkur
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The burgers were a bit dry, but the flavors were good.


willistic
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but these burgers were surprisingly good. I would definitely make them again.


jesus Llamas
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These burgers are a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids loved them!


Md SAEYM Khan Md SAEYM Khan
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I love the flavors in these burgers. The salmon is perfectly cooked and the ginger and pickled cucumbers add a nice touch.


Saifullah Qadri
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The burgers were easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Saima Nauman
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I made these burgers for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Shada Megdadi
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These burgers were a hit with my family! The combination of salmon, ginger, and pickled cucumbers was perfect.