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Salmon Burgers

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Salmon Burgers

Fresh salmon burgers rich in omega-3s, brightened with lemon and dill. A light, protein-packed alternative.

~25 mintotal~373 kcalper serving~36g protein~0g carbs~23g fat

Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 3.

Ingredients

  • 500g salmon fillet, finely chopped
  • 1 spring onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp dill, chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 egg
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Cooking Steps

  1. Mix the chopped salmon with spring onion, dill, lemon zest, mustard, egg and seasoning.

  2. Shape into 4 patties and chill 15 minutes.

  3. Pan-fry in a little olive oil 3–4 minutes each side.

  4. Serve in wholegrain buns with salad and yogurt-lemon sauce.

Optional Enhancements

  • Use tinned salmon in a hurry
  • Add a pinch of chilli
  • Serve over greens instead of a bun

Plant & Growing Tips

Spring Onion

  • Sow seeds directly in early spring in well-drained soil, about 1 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep.
  • Spring onions prefer full sun and consistent moisture for tender, flavorful growth.
  • For a continuous harvest, successionally sow small batches of seeds every 2-3 weeks.

Dill

  • Direct sow dill seeds in full sun after the last frost, as dill does not transplant well.
  • Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells, to prevent premature bolting.
  • Dill grows best in rich, well-drained soil and can benefit from a bit of shelter from strong winds.

Natural Pest Control

  • Protect young spring onion plants from onion maggots by covering them with a fine mesh row cover immediately after planting.
  • Hand-pick any parsleyworms (swallowtail caterpillars) from dill plants, relocating them to feed on other host plants like parsley or fennel if available.
  • Use a strong spray of water to dislodge aphids from both spring onions and dill, or apply a diluted neem oil solution.

Harvest

Spring Onion

  • Harvest spring onions when their stalks are about pencil-thin by gently pulling the entire plant from the soil.

Dill

  • Snip outer leaves of dill as needed once the plant is about 6 inches tall; harvest entire plants before they flower for the best leaf flavor.

Storing & Freezing

Uncooked patties keep 1 day; cooked 2 days.

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