Paula Deen's Salmon Burgers

Salmon Burgers

1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced

1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced

3/4 cup panko

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 pounds salmon fillets, skinned and finely chopped

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 T soy sauce

1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp. salt

cooking spray

Sesame Mayonnaise, recipe follows

8 buttered and toasted sandwich buns

8 lettuce leaves

8 slices tomato

In a medium bowl, combine peppers, panko, garlic, and salmon.

In a small bowl, combine egg, soy sauce, lemon juice, and salt; add to pepper mixture, tossing gently to combine. Form mixture into 8 patties.

Lightly coat a grill pan or skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Grill or cook patties, 5 minutes per side, or until desired degree of doneness. Spread sesame mayonnaise evenly over toasted buns. Top each with a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, and salmon patty. Cover with tops of buns.

Makes 8 patties.

Sesame Mayonnaise

1 cup mayonnaise

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. soy sauce

1/2 tsp. sesame oil

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill.

Yields: 1 cup

Source: Food Network