
Salmon Burger with Satay Slaw.
These salmon burger are bursting with flavour and goodness. They’re absolutely banging cooked on the BBQ, however they will work on a griddle or frying pan too. And don’t skip the satay slaw - it’s such a great combo.
Ingredients.
Burgers:
500g salmon fillet, skinned
½ cup oats, or breadcrumbs
½ juice of lime
1 egg
Half/whole red chilli
2 garlic cloves
2 tsp grated ginger, or 2 tbsp ginger & garlic paste
1 spring onion
large pinch of salt and black pepper
Brioche buns
Glaze: 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp soy and 1 tsp honey
Satay Slaw:
100g red cabbage
1 small carrot
1 red pepper
Handful coriander
2 spring onions
Half red chilli, optional
Slaw Dressing:
2 tbsp peanut butter
Juice 1 lime
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
Garlic Yoghurt: (optional)
Green end of 1 spring onion, finely sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped/grated
Pinch of salt
Small handful of coriander leaves, chopped
Pickled Cucumbers: (optional)
¼ cup white wine vinegar
½ tbsp salt
½ tbsp sugar
3 baby cucumbers, thinly sliced
Optional flavourings: 1 tsp dried seeds e.g. coriander, mustard, fennel etc
Equipment.
BBQ, griddle pan or frying pan
sharp knife & chopping board
various mixing bowls
food processor
pastry brush
Method.
1. Prepare your BBQ for direct heat cooking (or you can also cook them under the grill or in a frying pan)
2. Make the pickles: Place all the ingredients in a bowl and leave in the fridge for min. 30mins
3. Assemble the burgers: Add all the ingredients to a food processor (apart from the glaze & brioche buns) and blend until a coarse paste. Shape into patties and leave to rest in the fridge for min. 30mins
4. Make the slaw: Finely cut/shred/peel/grate the veggies for the slaw and mix with the slaw dressing. Set aside in the fridge until needed
5. Make the garlic yoghurt: Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and set aside in the fridge until needed
6. To cook the burgers, place on direct heat on the bbq (or under a hot grill/in a searing hot frying pan) for around 5-10 mins (depending on the heat), turning them over halfway through. Baste them with the glaze when they are nearly cooked
7. Leave to rest for a few minutes before assembling in a brioche bun with all the toppings. Enjoy!