Salmon Burgers with Basil-Jalapeno Mayo

Ingredients

• FOR THE MAYO
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 4-5 large basil leaves, chopped
• ¼ cup mayo
• FOR THE BURGERS/SALMON PATTIES
• 8 ounces salmon
• ½ small onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil + more as needed
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasonings
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 toasted buns for serving
• Extra jalapenos just because!

Cooking Directions

1. For the mayo, roast the jalapeno pepper over an open flame to char the skin. Keep flipping to get each side, about 5-6 minutes, until the skin is nicely charred. Remove and cover with a paper towel. Cool, then rub off the charred skins. Place into a food processor.
2. Add basil and mayo and process until smooth. Set aside.
3. For the salmon patties, heat a small pan to medium heat and add some oil. Add jalapeno and onion and cook about 5 minutes.
4. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
5. Add to a food processor.
6. Add raw salmon and process. Remove and set into a mixing bowl.
7. Add egg, panko, olive oil, cilantro, Cajun seasonings, and salt and pepper. Hand mix.
8. Form into 2 patties and cook in a medium-heated pan with a few splashes of olive oil. Cook about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
9. Set onto toasted buns and top with the jalapeno-basil mayo. Serve with extra jalapeno peppers!

Check out our Jalapeno Poppers Cookbook.

This recipe was originally posted at Chili Pepper Madness:
http://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-recipes/seafood/fish/salmon/salmon-patties-with-jalapeno-basil-mayo