Sesame Seed-Crusted Salmon Burger With Yogurt Sauce
Quentin Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 (1-pound) salmon fillet, skinned and chopped
- 2 cups chopped baby spinach
- 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted and divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
Preparation
1. Combine salmon, spinach, panko, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ginger, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Form mixture into 4 (3 1/2-inch) patties. Place remaining sesame seeds onto a plate, and dip one side of patties into seeds to coat.
2. Stir together yogurt, dill, garlic, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl.
3. Preheat a lightly oiled grill pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Cook burgers over medium heat, turning, 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Grill buns, cut sides down, for about 2 minutes or until golden.
4. Place burgers on buns, and top with 2 tablespoons yogurt sauce.
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- Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 burger and 2 tablespoons sauce)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 463 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 15g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 5g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 6g |
| Protein per serving: | 37g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 44g |
| Fiber per serving: | 4g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 72mg |
| Iron per serving: | 5mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 660mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 202mg |
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