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Want to try something a little less heavy this barbeque season? These salmon patties with Tzatziki (Greek cucumber and yogurt sauce) are refreshing yet filling, and easy to cook on an Indoor Electric Grill. |
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For Salmon Patties:
- 1 lb. salmon, skinless and boneless
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (Japanese Panko preferred)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tsp. capers, minced
- 1 tsp. olive oil
For Tzatziki:
- 4 oz. cucumber, English or Japanese
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
For Salmon Burgers:
- 4 butter lettuce leaves
- 4 burger buns
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1 Make the Tzatziki: Shred cucumber, combine with salt and set aside for 5 minutes. |
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2 Combine all other ingredients for Tzatziki in a separate bowl. |
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3 Squeeze water out from cucumber and add to the yogurt mixture. |
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4 Mix well and keep in refrigerator. |
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5 Make the salmon patties: Cut salmon into small pieces and dice again into even smaller pieces. |
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6 Preheat the Indoor Electric Grill at HI for 6 minutes or until the operation light turns off. |
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7 Place all ingredients for salmon patty in a large bowl and mix well with your hand. |
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8 Divide mixture into four 3/4-inch patties. |
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9 Place patties on the preheated grill and turn the heat down to MED. Please be careful of the heated grill. |
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10 Flip after 3 minutes or when the patty is half-way done. Cook the patties through, or another 3 minutes. |
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11 Lightly grill the cut side of burger buns, and assemble salmon burgers with butter lettuce and Tzatziki. |
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12 Serve immediately. |