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Healthy zucchini salmon burger
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5 from 2 votes

Healthy Zucchini Salmon Burger

It is prepared using all healthy ingredients such as fresh salmon, zucchini, egg white, whole wheat bread crumbs etc etc...
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Burger
Cuisine: American Inspired
Servings: 6
Calories: 302kcal

Ingredients

  • ZUCCHINI SALMON PATTY
  • ½ lb fresh salmon finely minced (or frozen and thawed)
  • 1 large zucchini finely shredded (and squeezed to remove juice)
  • ½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • salt and pepper
  • .
  • RED PEPPER SAUCE
  • 2 red peppers
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh if possible)
  • 1 teaspoon oil (or oil spray)
  • salt and pepper
  • .
  • FOR SERVING
  • 6 whole wheat buns
  • leaves arugula
  • 1 large tomato thickly sliced
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • fresh cheese (optional)
  • slices avocado (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray oil. Place red peppers, onion, along with garlic wrapped in foil to avoid charring and then transfer the baking sheet into the oven. Bake it for 30-40 min. Flip the peppers and onion half way into roasting.
  • Meanwhile in a medium mixing bowl combine mixed salmon, shredded zucchini, breadcrumbs, paprika, egg white, salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into six equal parts and form them into patties.
  • Heat oil in a large iron skillet on a medium heat. Cook the prepared patties for 3-4 min on each side or until well done.
  • Now, peel the roasted red peppers and remove all seeds and the core. Peel roasted onions and garlic as well.
  • In a food processor (or blender) add roasted red pepper, onion, garlic, basil, salt and pepper and pulse until well combined.
  • Now it is time to assemble the burger. On one side of the burger bun, place few leaves of arugula followed by cooked salmon patty, tomato slice, and onion slice. Finally, top with prepared roasted red pepper sauce. Enjoy this healthy salmon burger with your choice of sides

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal