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Salmon Burgers with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

WHY IT’S LIGHT Broiling is a fat-free way to cook salmon burgers; these are perked up with lemon, horseradish, and scallions and served on toasted whole-wheat buns. Yogurt flavored with fresh dill makes a very delicious—and low-fat—topping.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound skinless salmon fillet, finely diced (see below)
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons plain dried breadcrumbs
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh dill
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
Romaine lettuce, for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. In a medium bowl, combine salmon, horseradish, lemon zest and juice, egg, scallions, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; mix gently with a fork.

    Step 2

    Form salmon mixture into four 3 1/2-by-1-inch patties; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil without turning until browned on top and opaque throughout, 6 to 7 minutes.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, combine yogurt and dill in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Serve burgers on buns with yogurt-dill sauce and lettuce.

  2. careful cutting

    Step 4

    To finely dice salmon without crushing it, start by thinly slicing the fillet with a sharp knife. Cut the slices lengthwise into strips, then cut crosswise.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 332

    Step 7

    Fat: 11.2g (2.2g Saturated Fat)

    Step 8

    Protein: 30.1g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 28.3g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 3.8g

Everyday Food: Light
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