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Asian Salmon Burgers

PREP TIME: 15 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
SERVINGS: 4

1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into chunks
1/4 c fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
1 lg egg white
2 lg cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
2 scallions, chopped
4 Tbsp pickled ginger
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
4 whole wheat buns, toasted
1/4 c baby spinach

1. PUT salmon, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, soy sauce, oil, scallions, and 2 tablespoons of the ginger in food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Form into 4 equal (3" diameter) patties. Sprinkle tops with sesame seeds.

2. HEAT large nonstick frying pan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Put patties sesame-seed-side down in pan. Cook 5 minutes. Flip and cook until done, 5 minutes longer.

3. SERVE burgers on buns and top with spinach and remaining 2 tablespoons pickled ginger.

NUTRITION (per serving) 426 cal, 30 g pro, 29 g carb, 5 g fiber, 20.5 g fat, 4 g sat fat, 501 mg sodium

Tasty Toppings

Design your own burger with these out-of-the-ordinary flavor enhancers, all easy to find in your supermarket's ethnic foods section, olive bar, condiment aisle, and produce and prepared foods departments.

Grilled or Roasted Veggies: tomatoes, onions, zucchini, radicchio, peppers

Chutneys: tomato, mango, cranberry

Pestos: cilantro, basil, arugula

Dips: guacamole, salsa, hummus

Pickled Veggies: onions, okra, jalapenos, carrots, pepperoncini, kimchi

Hot Sauces: harissa, chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, sambal oelek, Sriracha

Slaws: broccoli, carrot, cabbage