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Sumac and Thyme Salmon Burgers

This recipe combines the richness of salmon with the tangy, citrusy notes of sumac and the earthy fragrance of thyme. Topped with fresh microgreens for added flavor and nutrition, it's simple to prepare and packed with omega-3s.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Mains

Ingredients

Salmon Burger Patty (makes 3 burgers)

  • 1 pound [Sockeye] salmon, skinned, pin bones removed
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons sumac
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • olive oil for pan frying

Tzatziki

  • 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 large seedless cucumber
  • 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, smashed to a paste
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill (more if you like)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • fresh lemon juice, to taste
  • sea salt to taste
  • (optional) fresh mint

Burger Toppings & Bun

  • Brioche buns
  • Lettuce, such as red leaf
  • Tomato slices
  • Cumber, thinly sliced on a bias
  • Microgreens (like spring onion and radish)

Instructions

Salmon Burger Patty

  • Remove the skin and pin bones from the salmon and coarsely chop it or briefly pulse it in a food processor,
  • Mixed in all the remaining ingredients (onion, parsley or cilantro, sumac, lemon juice, fresh thyme, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper) and then form into 3 burger patties.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan.  Cook 4 minutes on the first side, flip and cook another 2 minutes, or until the salmon has just as hint of pinkness in the middle.

Tzatiki

  • Grate the cucumber and squeeze out any excess moisture.
  • Smash the garlic to a paste with a little sea salt with the side of a chef’s knife or in a mortar and pestle.
  • Combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, and olive oil. Add lemon juice to taste. Season with salt to taste. Refrigerate until you are ready to use. (Note: add fresh mint if you like, along with the fresh dill.)

Burger Assembly

  • Toast the buns on the grill or grill pan.  Top with a slice of lettuce and tomato, followed by the salmon burger, a dollop of tzatziki, cucumber, and microgreens.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Wild Greens & Sardines.
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