Superhealthy salmon burgers
Prep
20 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
You know, I've been making these salmon burgers for years now, and they're honestly my go to when I want something that tastes indulgent but actually nourishes my body. The salmon is packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are fantastic for your heart and brain, and the whole thing comes together in just thirty minutes from start to finish. What I love most is how simple it is to throw together, plus the Thai red curry paste and fresh ginger give it this amazing depth of flavor that makes people think you've spent hours in the kitchen. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests without the fuss.
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Ingredients
- 14 boneless(skinless salmon fillets about 550g/1lb 4oz in total, cut into chunks)
- 2 tbspthai red curry paste
- 1thumb-size piece fresh root ginger grated
- 1 tspsoy sauce
- 1 bunchcoriander half chopped(half leaves picked)
- 1 tspvegetable oil
- 1lemon wedges(to serve)
- 12 carrots
- 1half large or 1 small cucumber
- 2 tbspwhite wine vinegar
- 1 tspgolden caster sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Tip the salmon into a food processor with the paste, ginger, soy and chopped coriander. Pulse until roughly minced. Tip out the mix and shape into 4 burgers. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then fry the burgers for 4-5 mins on each side, turning until crisp and cooked through.
- 2
Meanwhile, use a swivel peeler to peel strips of carrot and cucumber into a bowl. Toss with the vinegar and sugar until the sugar has dissolved, then toss through the coriander leaves. Divide the salad between 4 plates. Serve with the burgers and rice.
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