Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki Salmon Burgers With Pickled Cucumbers, Jalapeños & Chili Peppers

Directions

15 min

15 min

30-45 min

1 lb. salmon fillet, finely chopped

1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

2 tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped

1 large egg white

2 tbsp. sesame oil

1/3 cup water

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. garlic, minced

1 english cucumber, thinly sliced

1 large jalapeño, thinly sliced

1 large red chili pepper, thinly sliced

4 hamburger buns

1 cup micro greens or green leaf lettuce

1 tbsp. + 1/4 cup Teriyaki Sauce

Step 1

In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, garlic, and sugar. Over medium-high heat, bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and add cucumbers, chili peppers and jalapeños. Let stand for at least 30 minutes, drain then set aside.
Step 2

In a large bowl, combine salmon, panko bread crumbs, green onions, cilantro, 1 tbsp. of Teriyaki Sauce. Stir well until fully blended.
Step 3

Divide the mixture into 4 parts and form patties the size of hamburger bun.
Step 4

Heat 2 tbsp. of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 5

Add salmon patties and cook for 3-5 minutes until salmon is golden brown and has a nice crust.
Step 6

Flip salmon patties and cook for 3 minutes. Add 1 tbsp. of Teriyaki Sauce onto each patty and cook for additional 2 minutes or until salmon patties are cooked through.
Step 7

Place patties, pickled cucumbers, jalapeños and chili peppers on toasted bun with micro greens.
Step 8

Pour additional sauce over each burger. Serve. Enjoy!