SALMON BURGERS WITH LEFTOVER SALMON

SALMON BURGERS WITH LEFTOVER SALMON image

Yield 5 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound cooked salmon
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
1 1/2 cups small-diced celery (4 stalks)
1/2 cup small-diced red bell pepper (1 small pepper)
1/2 cup small-diced yellow bell pepper (1 small pepper)
1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (opt)
2 teaspoons baharat
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup good mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

Place 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the onion, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, parsley, capers, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, baharat, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large saute pan over medium-low heat and cook until the vegetables are soft, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Flake the chilled salmon into a large bowl. Add the chia seeds, mayonnaise, mustard, and eggs. Add the vegetable mixture and mix well. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Shape into 10 (2 1/2 to 3-ounce) cakes. Heat 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. In batches, add the salmon cakes and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until browned. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/salmon-cakes-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback