Salmon Garam Masala Burgers with Walnuts

By Spice Chronicles
Total Time
1 Hr
Serves
6
Meal
Dinner

DESCRIPTION

A wholesome and flavorful salmon burger recipe that cleverly uses nutritious and rich tasting walnuts as binding!

Prep Time
45 Mins
Cook Time
15 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr
Calories
656
Total Fat
37
Polyunsaturated Fat
13
Cholesterol
152
Sodium
909
Carbohydrates
47
Dietary Fiber
4
Protein
35

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh walnuts
  • 2 pounds skinless salmon fillet
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing and basting
  • 6 brioche buns
  • Thinly sliced red onions
  • Sliced Tomatoes
  • Feta or goat cheese (optional)

Preparation

  1. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the walnuts and place the remaining walnuts in a food processor and process until finely ground. Add the salmon and pulse a few times until chopped but still chunky.
  2. Place this mixture in a mixing bowl.
  3. Finely chop the remaining walnuts and add to the salmon. Add in the salt, garam masala powder, minced ginger, cilantro and egg and mix well.
  4. Shape into medium sized patties about 3 inches and place on a piece of parchment paper and chill for about 30 minutes.
  5. Heat the grill and carefully place the burgers and cook for about 3 minutes, brush well with olive oil and turn and cook for another 3 minutes and carefully remove. If you want your burgers medium rare you can reduce your cooking time by a minute.
  6. Place over warmed hamburger or brioche buns, top with thinly sliced onions and feta and goat cheese and serve immediately with a side salad.