Salmon Garam Masala Burgers with Walnuts
Summer meals are meant to be simple, lively and close to the earth. It is an exciting time for meal planning. Simple. flavorful meals, like these Salmon Garam Masala Burgers with Walnuts. In addition to being very flavorful, they are gluten-free as well. Filled with all kinds of good for you ingredients.
The Story of my Salmon Garam Masala Burgers
This time of the year however also tends to be packed with school closing activities – exams, recitals, school trips and graduations to name a few. And yet, everything around from greens to tomatoes is so gorgeous. This recipe uses all kinds of herbs, salmon, garam masala and walnuts. The walnuts add some healthy texture and provides binding. The result is an elegant burger. You can make this in small sizes, as I often do to make an easy snack.
A note on Serving!
These work so well; I serve them without the buns. Just over sliced onions, tomatoes and lettuce. So a DIY kind of plate. They can be served over grains for a grain bowl, And of course served as a classic burger.
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It is also perfect with my radish and chive blossom salad. They are great with my cucumber raita as a site.
Some tips and Tricks
- To get salmon burgers to hold some binding is needed. Instead of breadcrumbs I use walnuts.
- The walnuts add richness and a gentle depth of flavor.
- They can be grilled if desire, but in that case chill the burgers.
- Do not skimp on the cilantro.
On the Grill
To keep your salmon burger moist, it is important to have a hot clean grill as the burger cooks quickly. If like my son cheese is an essential, add in feta or goat cheese. And for another interesting burger that is meatless, check out my black bean burger over polenta cakes.
A wholesome and flavorful salmon burger recipe that cleverly uses nutritious and rich tasting walnuts as binding!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh walnuts
- 2 pounds skinless salmon fillet
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 11/2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 1 egg, beaten
- Oil for brushing and basting
- Thinly sliced red onions
- Sliced Tomatoes
- Feta or goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of the walnuts and place the remaining walnuts in a food processor and process until finely ground. Add the salmon and pulse a few times until chopped but still chunky.
- Place this mixture in a mixing bowl.
- Finely chop the remaining walnuts and add to the salmon. Add in the salt, garam masala powder, minced ginger, cilantro and egg and mix well.
- Shape into medium sized patties about 3 inches and place over a piece of parchment paper and chill for about 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill and carefully place the burgers and cook for about 3 minutes, brush well with olive oil and turn and cook for another 3 minutes and carefully remove. If you want your burgers medium rare you can reduce your cooking time by a minute.
- Place over warmed hamburger or brioche buns, top with thinly sliced onions and feta and goat cheese and serve immediately with a side salad.
Notes
Notes: Prep time includes chilling and binding time.
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