Superhealthy salmon burgers

By Good Food

If you're after something a bit lighter than potato-packed fishcakes, try these simple oriental-style burgers

Prep:20 mins
Cook:10 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 292
fat 17g
saturates 4g
carbs 7g
sugars 6g
fibre 0g
protein 29g
salt 0.83g

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets, about 550g/1lb 4oz in total, cut into chunks
2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
thumb-size piece fresh root ginger, grated
1 tsp soy sauce
1 bunch coriander, half chopped, half leaves picked
1 tsp vegetable oil
lemon wedges, to serve
2 carrots
half large or 1 small cucumber
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp golden caster sugar

Tip

Tip
Oily fish makes a heart-healthy alternative to red meat burgers. This recipe would also be delicious with tuna steaks.Thai salmon skewers
Mix the curry paste, ginger, soy and oil with 1 tsp honey and seasoning. Marinate the salmon chunks in the curry mixture for 10 mins. Cut 1 red pepper and 1 courgette into chunks, then thread onto skewers with the salmon. Griddle for 8 mins, turning, until the salmon is cooked through.

Method

Tip the salmon into a food processor with the paste, ginger, soy and chopped coriander. Pulse until roughly minced. Tip out the mix and shape into 4 burgers. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then fry the burgers for 4-5 mins on each side, turning until crisp and cooked through.
Meanwhile, use a swivel peeler to peel strips of carrot and cucumber into a bowl. Toss with the vinegar and sugar until the sugar has dissolved, then toss through the coriander leaves. Divide the salad between 4 plates. Serve with the burgers and rice.

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