Salmon Burger with Pepper Jack

Start your 4th of July off with a bang by serving up our protein packed Red, White & Blue Surf Burger. This spicy, tangy salmon and pepper jack cheese burger is complimented perfectly with a fresh slaw and topped off with condiments of our your preference.

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Red, White & Blue Surf Burger

Recipe Credit

Paul Laubscher

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Serves:

4

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

6-8 mins

Red, White & Blue Surf Burger

Ingredients

Burger Ingredients

2 Cans of Safe Catch Salmon
1 Egg
½ Heaping Cup of Quick Oats
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried ginger
Salt & Pepper to taste
Top with Pepper Jack cheese slice

Slaw Ingredients

1/2 Red Cabbage (medium size)
1 tsp dried ginger
1/2 tsp onion powder
salt & pepper to taste
2 TBSP mayonnaise
1 TBSP apple cider vinegar
1 TBSP lemon juice or squeeze ½ lemon

Tools you'll need

2 Medium Mixing Bowl
Measuring Cups & Spoons
Spatula
Aluminum Foil
Cooking Spray
Egg Ring (Nice to have)
Knife & Cutting Board

Instructions

Burger Steps

Beat egg in mixing bowl, add dry spices, mix until incorporated
Flake two cans of salmon in the can (do not drain), then pour each into mixing bowl
Put Quick Oats in a food processor and pulse until a medium-coarse flour is achieved, then add to mixing bowl
Fold ingredients with a spatula until evenly mixed together (set aside for 5 mins)
Preheat grill on high, then fold a single sheet of aluminum foil in half to create a double layer, to cover the grill grate
Coat foil generously with cooking spray
Use a 1/3 cup to scoop salmon burger mix and either form by hand or place inside an egg ring to create the classic burger shape
Cook each side 3-4 minutes on grill, or until golden brown
Add cheese before removing from grill

Slaw Steps

Finely shred half a medium red cabbage
Mix wet and dry ingredients in mixing bowl until incorporated
Add Cabbage & toss until evenly dressed
Cover & set aside in refrigerator (Can make in advance)

SERVING SUGGESTION

Salmon is an amazingly versatile source of lean protein and Omega-3’s, so feel free to add your favorite burger toppings too: lettuce, tomato, pickles or whatever your family enjoys including barbecue sauce, sweet chili, or an herb ranch. This recipe makes 4 Salmon Burgers.

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