Superhealthy salmon burgers

Superhealthy salmon burgers

If you're after something a bit lighter than potato-packed fishcakes, try these simple oriental-style burgers

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Freezable

Super healthy, Heart healthy

Method

  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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Tip

Oily fish makes a heart-healthy alternative to red meat burgers. This recipe would also be delicious with tuna steaks.

Thai salmon skewers

Mix the curry paste, ginger, soy and oil with 1 tsp honey and seasoning. Marinate the salmon chunks in the curry mixture for 10 mins. Cut 1 red pepper and 1 courgette into chunks, then thread onto skewers with the salmon. Griddle for 8 mins, turning, until the salmon is cooked through.

PER SERVING

292 kcalories, protein 29g, carbohydrate 7g, fat 17 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 0g, sugar 6g, salt 0.83 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2008.

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  • 19 February 2013

    jan foweraker rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made these tonight for my daughter and two grandsons age 7 and 5. A great hit and they loved the salad and Thai rice I served with them. I also use a dipping sauce. Fabulous

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  • 19 February 2013

    Fatgirlslim rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Lovely recipe. I've made them quite a few times and they're always a success. The health benefits of eating oily fish are not bad too.

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  • 22 February 2013

    Frenchie commented on this recipe

    Very, very tasty, went down a treat. Different and with that oriental flavour. Made the quantity stated but my husband and I ate the lot in one sitting. Didn't make the salad, but served with couscous.

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  • 09 March 2013

    TracyJane rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really easy to make and super-tasty. I halved the recipe, as making for 2 people and served with the salad and some rice flavoured with kaffir lime leaves and chilli flakes. I know lots of people have said the full recipe is enough for 2, but I disagree - and we are BIG eaters! Next time, I will add more ginger. They would be great made into tiny burgers, fried and served with dipping sauces for a dinner party starter.

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  • 11 March 2013

    flowerface rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    These are lovely and so easy to make. They take minutes and can be very versatile. I have made them lots of times and have served them with stir fry and sweet chilli sauce, salad and new pots, savoury rice, cous cous, the list goes on. They are so moist and healthy and much quicker alternative to using potatoes.

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  • 15 March 2013

    Lola rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    these are exquisite!

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  • 26 March 2013

    Az Butterfield commented on this recipe

    These were absolutely delicious - I'm not normally a huge salmon fan but I really, really liked them. I was also a little sceptical about not having any sort of sauce/dressing with them, but they were tasty and moist enough on their own. I made them into 8 cakes rather than 4 because I felt like they cooked more evenly and I think they look nicer on the plate that way.

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  • 03 April 2013

    Monica rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious light alternative to a meat burger. Served with toasted buns, salad and sweet chilli sauce.

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  • 05 April 2013

    chocolate5678 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    We cooked these last night, used our hands due to lack of a food processor but they were delicious and really simple and easy for some first time chefs!

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  • 11 April 2013

    kt66 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Wonderful burgers and very easy - adults and kids loved them

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  • 21 April 2013

    Whitebeam rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    O'h my another fab recipe which is really quick to do. I didn't have any red Thai paste so used green instead .....scrumptious!

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  • 23 April 2013

    FH78 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really lovely. You can make them bite size for a starter or canape.

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  • 24 April 2013

    louandboo rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Surprisingly tasty!

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  • 26 April 2013

    welshbakerchick rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Hot! But lovely :-) i did not bother with grating the ginger. I wizzed it around first then threw the remaining ingredients in and blitzed. So easy and quick. We found the flavour from the Thai paste quite hot, so I would add less next time. The texture was also quite wet,but squashed together well and was very easy to fry. Would be lovely made small as a starter. Will definitely make again soon. Fab!

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  • 02 May 2013

    FatJasper rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Wow, these are amazing! I'm glad I read the review telling me not to panic about how wet they are as I was a bit worried but they cooked perfectly and it is correct that you don't need to add any oil to you non-stick pan to fry them because of the fat which comes out of the fish. Very very easy to do and really tasty. Didn't make the salad but served with stir fried green pepper, courgette and carrot mixed with a good dollop of sweet chilli sauce. I suspect this recipe would work very well with white fish too for an even healthier dish. Definitely going onto the list of favourite quick healthy meals.

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  • 06 May 2013

    Jess rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Amazing, I put some more fresh chilli in for more heat

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  • 17 May 2013

    FinGebes commented on this recipe

    Planning to make these today and want to freeze a batch. Does anyone know whether it's best to freeze the burgers raw or freeze them cooked? Hopefully someone can advise me here....

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Freezable

Super healthy, Heart healthy

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets , about 550g/1lb 4oz in total, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • thumb-size piece fresh root ginger , grated
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 bunch coriander , half chopped, half leaves picked
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • lemon wedges, to serve

FOR THE SALAD

  • 2 carrots
  • half large or 1 small cucumber
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp golden caster sugar
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PER SERVING

292 kcalories, protein 29g, carbohydrate 7g, fat 17 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 0g, sugar 6g, salt 0.83 g

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