Asian Style Salmon Burgers (Fresh, Flavorful, Healthy)

Introduction

Ingredients

For the Salmon Burgers

• 1 lb boneless, skinless salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 Tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro leaves
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 4 Tbsp hoisin sauce (plus more for serving)
• 2 Tbsp avocado
• 2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger (about a 1-inch piece)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 tsp Cooking with Greens Pink Sea Salt
• 1/2 tsp Cooking with Greens Teriyaki Blend
• 1/2 tsp Cooking with Greens No Salt Onion Black Pepper
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil

For the Avocado Topping

• Remaining 3/4 of avocado
• 1/8 tsp Cooking with Greens Pink Sea Salt
• 1/16 tsp Cooking with Greens No Salt Onion Black Pepper
• 1 tsp red onion, finely minced
• Optional: 1 Tbsp chopped tomato
• 1/4 tsp lime juice

Instructions

1. Prepare the salmon mixture:
   In a food processor, combine salmon, parsley or cilantro, green onions, hoisin sauce, 2 Tbsp avocado, ginger, garlic, CWG Pink Sea Salt, CWG Teriyaki Blend, and CWG No Salt Onion Black Pepper. Pulse just until the mixture is combined and the salmon is coarsely ground to a chunky consistency.
2. Shape and chill:
   Shape the salmon mixture into four 1/2-inch thick patties and place on a plate. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour (or overnight at most). Wrap and refrigerate the remaining avocado for the topping.
3. Cook the burgers:
   Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sesame oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook salmon patties in the sesame oil, covered, for about 4 minutes on the first side. Gently flip and cook about 3 minutes more, until cooked through but still tender and juicy.
4. Make the avocado topping:
   While the salmon cooks, mash the remaining avocado with salt, onion black pepper, red onion, lime juice, and optional tomato in a bowl.
5. Assemble and serve:
   Brush additional hoisin sauce on the cooked salmon burgers. Serve on buns with mashed avocado mixture, tomato slices, lettuce, and more hoisin sauce if desired.

Tips & Variations

• For a lower-carb option, serve burgers in lettuce wraps.
• Add sliced cucumber or pickled veggies for extra crunch.
• Use cilantro for a brighter, more herbaceous flavor.

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