No. 1 : Quick Recipe
Salmon Burgers, with Crunchy Avocado Salad and Honey Dijon Dressing
- 1 1⁄2 to 2LBS Salmon(Or any firm fleshed fish like cod, amberjack, etc.)
- Olive Oil Spray
- Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
- 2 Large Eggs
- 6 Green Onions, minced
- 1⁄2 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 11⁄2 Cup Chopped Toasted Walnuts
- Juice of 1 Lemon
Step One
Preheat the oven to 400F. Spray the salmon with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 – 12 minutes until cooked through. Remove and when cool, flake the fish.
Step Two
Combine the salmon, eggs, onions, bread crumbs, walnuts and juice. Use your hands to gently combine and form into 8 – 10 patties that are no more than 3⁄4 to 1” thick.
Step Three
Place the cakes on a parchment lined sheet tray and slide into the oven. Cook for about 15 minutes, flip and cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Crunchy Green Salad
- 1 Large Box or Bag Crunchy Greens
- 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes, quartered
- 2 Avocados Sliced
- 1 Recipe Honey Dijon Dressing
- 1⁄4 Cup Sliced Green Onions
On six plates, make a bed of the greens, sprinkle on the tomatoes and arrange a few slices of the avocado on the side of the plate. Drizzle with the dressing, add a salmon cake and garish with sliced green onions.
Honey Dijon Salad Dressing
- 1⁄2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1⁄4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 TB Dijon Mustard
- 3 TB Honey
- Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
- Shake the ingredients together in a jar.
No. 2 : Kitchen Scoop
The salmon cakes keep in the fridge for 3–4 days, and in the freezer for 4– 6 months, wrapped well. The dressing will keep in the fridge for 4–5 days.
No. 3 : Clever Idea
Of course these salmon cakes are awesome as a burger, too! If you freeze the leftovers, just pop in the microwave for about 1 minute to warm them up.
No. 4 : Cheers!
Caceres Blanco Rioja Rioja Spain About $14
Think Spain’s Rioja wine is always a rich dark red? Its not! This white wine is made with the Rioja regions most important white grape – Viura. Wines made from Viura are fresh and fruity with flavors of citrus and melon and are most often aged in stainless steel to preserve the crisp flavors. Great with fish and vegetables dishes – perfect with crunchy green salads!