Salmon Burgers with Guacamole

Where did the weekend go?  It’s amazing how long it takes for the week to go by and when the weekend get’s here it breezes by.  I guess time flies when you’re having fun?  I always enjoy the weekends because it’s time to spend with the girls and the hubby.  Saturday was beautiful here, sunny and not too hot, made it to 76.  The girls and I went for a run, well I went for the run and they rode along.  I think we all enjoyed being out in the beautiful weather.  Today was a little overcast but we were still able to get out and enjoy the outdoors for a few hours.  Now that the weekend is coming to an end, I’m hoping this week will surprise me and go by quickly. 

So I ran across this recipe awhile ago and have tried it before and really liked it.  I decided to make them again this weekend.  These burgers are super delicious and what makes them even better is the health benefits of the salmon.  Salmon is low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein, and a unique type of health-promoting fat, the omega-3 essential fatty acids.  These features in the fat composition of salmon helps reduce risk of unwanted inflammation and help maintain the integrity of our immune and circulatory systems. In addition to being an excellent source of omega-3s, salmon is an excellent source of selenium, a very good source of protein, niacin and vitamin B12, and a good source of phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin B6.  So are you running out to get salmon yet?

These burgers are really easy to make, but if you want to see these being made stop by Dani Spies site.  She has a video of her making them.  Now for the topping, the original recipe called for dill sauce, but I’m not a fan so I topped mine with guacamole (which I love).  So add what you like and enjoy the burgers!

Have a great week everyone!

Salmon Burgers with Guacamole

Print Recipe

1 – 14.75 ounce can of salmon

1/4 cup red onion, diced

1/4 cup red pepper, diced

1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

Zest of one lemon

1/4 cup lemon juice

3 egg whites

1/3 cup oat flour

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

salt and pepper to taste

Guacamole (store bought or homemade)

Hamburger Buns

Spinach or toppings of choice

Instructions:

Combine salmon, onion, red pepper, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg whites, and oat bran flour in a large bowl and mix until well incorporated.  Season with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.  Use your hands to shape four to six burger patties.

Heat a large grill pan or non-stick pan over medium heat and cook burgers for 4 minutes on each side until browned and crisp on the edges and heated all the way through.

While burger is cooking, toast hamburger bun and layer the bottom half with spinach.  Place cooked salmon burger on top then top with 2 tbsp guacamole.

Enjoy!!