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Korean Salmon Burgers with Gochujang Mayonnaise

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Pan-seared salmon burgers with a crispy crust and tender center, topped with gochujang mayo, bibb lettuce, and pickled red onions on a toasted bun.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: Californian, Korean-Inspired
Calories: 1090

Ingredients
  

Burger Mixture
  • 1 lb Skinless raw salmon ground in food processor
  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ Medium lime juiced
  • Avocado oil for cooking
Gochujang Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
To Serve
  • Burger buns toasted
  • Bibb lettuce
  • Pickled red onions

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Nonstick or cast-iron skillet

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, combine salmon, egg, panko, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and lime juice. Pulse for 10–20 seconds until mixture is cohesive but not paste-like.
  2. Form mixture into two patties and place on a parchment-lined plate. Chill for 1 hour to firm.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of avocado oil. Sear patties 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temp reaches 135°F.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang and mayonnaise to make the sauce.
  5. Toast burger buns in the oven at 400°F for 3–5 minutes or face-down in a hot skillet until golden.
  6. Assemble: Spread gochujang mayo on bottom bun, add salmon patty, bibb lettuce, pickled onions, and more sauce. Top with other half of bun.

Nutrition

Calories: 1090kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 106gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 63gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 2275mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg

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