Salmon Burgers with Basil-Jalapeno Mayo
Ingredients
- FOR THE MAYO
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 4-5 large basil leaves, chopped
- ¼ cup mayo
- FOR THE BURGERS/SALMON PATTIES
- 8 ounces salmon
- ½ small onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil + more as needed
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 toasted buns for serving
- Extra jalapenos just because!
Cooking Directions
- For the mayo, roast the jalapeno pepper over an open flame to char the skin. Keep flipping to get each side, about 5-6 minutes, until the skin is nicely charred. Remove and cover with a paper towel. Cool, then rub off the charred skins. Place into a food processor.
- Add basil and mayo and process until smooth. Set aside.
- For the salmon patties, heat a small pan to medium heat and add some oil. Add jalapeno and onion and cook about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add to a food processor.
- Add raw salmon and process. Remove and set into a mixing bowl.
- Add egg, panko, olive oil, cilantro, Cajun seasonings, and salt and pepper. Hand mix.
- Form into 2 patties and cook in a medium-heated pan with a few splashes of olive oil. Cook about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Set onto toasted buns and top with the jalapeno-basil mayo. Serve with extra jalapeno peppers!
Check out our Jalapeno Poppers Cookbook.
This recipe was originally posted at Chili Pepper Madness:
http://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-recipes/seafood/fish/salmon/salmon-patties-with-jalapeno-basil-mayo