In a small bowl combine cucumber, vinegar and sugar. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.
Place salmon in a food processor; pulse 5 to 7 times or until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Add panko, sweet potatoes, ginger, egg white and soy sauce; stir to combine. Shape into 4 patties, 1/2-inch thick.
Coat a large grill pan or skillet with nonstick cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Add patties to skillet; cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or to desired doneness. Place 1 burger on each bun, top with pickles, and serve.
Make it a meal: Serve with Asian slaw and roasted sweet potato wedges.
Culinary: Panko
Panko is a Japanese-style bread crumb. The biggest difference between panko and standard bread crumbs is that panko is made from bread without crusts.
Nutrition: Coho Salmon
Coho salmon is full and mild. This pan-sized variety has a more delicate flavor than other types of salmon. A 3-oz. cooked serving of salmon yields 21g of protein.
Ingredients
Directions
In a small bowl combine cucumber, vinegar and sugar. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.
Place salmon in a food processor; pulse 5 to 7 times or until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Add panko, sweet potatoes, ginger, egg white and soy sauce; stir to combine. Shape into 4 patties, 1/2-inch thick.
Coat a large grill pan or skillet with nonstick cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Add patties to skillet; cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or to desired doneness. Place 1 burger on each bun, top with pickles, and serve.