Salmon Burger :)

Salmon Burgers!

Who says eating salmon needs to involve a fancy dinner? Follow this recipe and turn salmon into your classic burger — but without the guilt! Besides being delicious, this dish is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for your heart!

And you can easily use leftovers to whip this burger up in no time!

Salmon Burgers

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each),

cooked and flaked (about 1 1⁄2 cups)

1⁄4 cup crushed whole-grain crackers

2 tablespoons chopped

fresh dill

2 scallions, chopped

1 large egg white

2 drops hot-pepper sauce

Pinch of salt

2 teaspoons olive or canola oil

Lemon wedges

4 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or basil

Juice of 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix the salmon, crackers, dill, scallions, egg white, hot-pepper sauce, and salt. Form into 2 cakes.

In a large nonstick skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the cakes and cook for 4 minutes, or until browned.

Turn and cook for 4 minutes.

Serve with the lemon wedges and Herb Sauce.

For Herb Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and herbs. Season with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Per serving: 391 calories, 22g fat, 269mg sodium, 18g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 3g sugar, 30g protein