Easy Salmon Patties Recipe: Healthy & Delicious Burgers

INGREDIENTS

1 can (about 14 ounces) red salmon, drained 1 egg white 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes 1 tablespoon capers, drained 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Nonstick cooking spray 4 whole wheat buns, split 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 4 tomato slices 4 thin slices red onion or 8 slices dill pickles 4 lettuce leaves

PREPARATION:

1. Place salmon in medium bowl; mash bones and skin with fork, and flake salmon. (If you prefer, discard bones and skin.) Add egg white, wheat germ, onion flakes, capers, thyme and pepper; mix well.
2. Divide into 4 portions and shape into firm patties. Place on plate; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
3. Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Cook patties on medium heat 5 minutes per side.
4. Spread cut sides of buns lightly with mustard. Place patties on bottoms of buns; top with tomato and onion slices, lettuce leaves and tops of buns.

Tip Red salmon is more expensive with a firm texture and deep red color. Pink salmon is less expensive with a light pink color. This recipe appears in: Sandwiches NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 sandwich Sodium 894 mg Protein 28 g Fiber 5 g Carbohydrate 28 g Cholesterol 63 mg Saturated Fat 3 g Total Fat 14 g Calories from Fat 35 % Calories 327 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 3 Vegetable 1 Starch 1-1/2 Fat 1/2