Ingredients

  • 3 pieces Salmon, Skinless, About 5 Ounces Each
  • 3 whole Scallions, Ends Trimmed
  • 1 clove Garlic, Peeled
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1/4 cups Panko Bread Crumbs, Plus More If Needed
  • Salt To Taste
  • 3 whole Sandwich Buns
  • Olive Oil, Just Enough To Coat The Bottom Of Your Skillet
  • 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha, Plus More To Taste
  • Butter Lettuce Leaves, For Serving

Method

  • In a food processor, combine the salmon, scallion, garlic, lemon, egg, and 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs with a sprinkle of salt.
  • Pulse to combine everything, then add more panko as needed to form a thick paste, almost like ground chicken.
  • Gently form the salmon mixture into three even-sized patties, then place on a plate and into the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • While the burgers chill, toast the buns cut side down in a large dry skillet over medium heat.
  • When toasted to your liking remove them from the skillet and set aside.
  • Keeping the pan on medium heat, add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the skillet and let it warm to nearly smoking.
  • While the oil warms, combine the mayo and Sriracha in a small bowl and taste; add more hot sauce if youd like.
  • Set aside.
  • When the burgers are chilled, remove them from the refrigerator and put them into the skillet.
  • Cook them in the hot oil (increase the heat if the burgers dont immediately sizzle) for 3-5 minutes on each side, turning only once, and not moving the patties once flipped to create a brown exterior crust.
  • Serve the burgers on the buns with butter lettuce topped with the the Sriracha mayo.
  • Enjoy!