Salmon Burgers with Lemon Dill Aioli

Salmon Burgers with Lemon Dill Aioli

Ingredients-  makes 4 burgers

• 4 Brioche Buns
• Arugula
• Pickled Cucumber – optional but recommended (recipe below)
• Avocado oil, for frying

Pickled Cucumber

• 1 cup hot water
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup white wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 cucumbers, very thinly sliced

Lemon Dill Aioli

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ½ – 1 lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup freshly chopped dill
• 4 medium cloves garlic, minced

Salmon Patty

• 2 cans Oregon’s Choice Alaskan Sockeye Salmon
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
• ¼ cup fine diced shallot
• ½ lemon, juiced
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large airtight container, mix together the hot water, vinegars, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes.
2. Add the sliced cucumbers. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving or storing in the refrigerator. Store for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
3. Make the lemon dill aioli by whisking together all of the ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
4. To make the salmon burgers, combine all of the patty ingredients into a large bowl. Use a fork or your hands to mix until well combined. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
5. Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium high heat. Once hot, add 1 tbsp avocado oil. Add the patties and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crisp.
6. To serve, place a generous amount of the lemon dill aioli onto each half of the burger buns. Layer with a large handful of fresh arugula, the salmon patty, pickled cucumbers, and the top bun. Enjoy immediately!