SALMON BURGERS WITH AVOCADO GARLIC SAUCE

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Salmon Burgers are made flavorful with fresh dill, minced shallots and lemon juice. They’re quick to make and nutritious, providing an adequate source of good quality protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

These burgers are a great way to use up leftover salmon. In fact, whenever I make grilled or broiled salmon for dinner, I purposely make extras so that I have enough for Salmon Burgers the day or two after. With that said, you could also cook up a couple of salmon filets during your weekend meal prep to help save yourself some time during the week.

INGREDIENTS
Salmon Burgers:

• 12 oz. wild-caught salmon, baked and chopped
• 1/2 lemon, juiced  (~2 Tbsp.) + ½ tsp. lemon zest
• 1 small shallot, minced (may substitute 2 cloves garlic, minced)
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped (may substitute 1 tsp. dried dill)
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 Tbsp. coconut oil or ghee/clarified butter

For the Avocado Garlic Sauce:

• 1 medium avocado, halved and pit removed
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp. fresh dill (may substitute 1 tsp. dried dill)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
For the burgers:

1. Combine all of the salmon burger ingredients, except the coconut oil, in a large bowl and mix well. If mixture is pretty wet, add additional almond flour 1 Tbsp. at a time.
2. Form into 6-8 patties. Patties easily fall apart until they are cooked. Handle with caution.
3. Heat coconut oil on a griddle or pan to medium-high heat.
4. Once hot (oil must be hot), carefully add burgers to pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Patties should sizzle when added to pan.
5. To serve, top with 1-2 Tbsp. avocado garlic sauce and tuck into a lettuce wrap if you wish.

For the Avocado Garlic Sauce:

1. In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients and process until smooth.

Recipe Adapted : Salmon Burgers with Avocado Garlic Sauce @ therealfoodrds