Asian Salmon Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise

These salmon burgers with Asian flavors are a tasty change from regular burgers. They are made with Asian-style spices, green onions, and fresh salmon. Wasabi mayonnaise gives the salmon a spicy kick that goes well with it. With an Asian twist, this burger is a great mix of tastes and textures that will satisfy your burger cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh salmon fillets, skinless and boneless
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 burger buns
• 1 cup lettuce leaves
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions:

Cut the salmon fillets into small pieces and place them in a food processor

Add panko breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and black pepper to the food processor with the salmon

Pulse the mixture until it becomes a coarse paste, being careful not to overprocess

Form the salmon mixture into 4 patties and place them on a plate

Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with vegetable oil

Cook the salmon patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have a nice golden crust

While the salmon burgers are cooking, prepare the wasabi mayonnaise by mixing mayonnaise, wasabi paste, and honey in a small bowl

Toast the burger buns in the skillet until they are lightly browned

To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of wasabi mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun

Place a salmon patty on top of the mayo-covered bun

Add lettuce leaves and cucumber slices on top of the salmon patty

Place the top half of the bun on the stack, and secure the burger with a toothpick

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish

Serve the Asian Salmon Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise immediately, and enjoy