Asian Salmon Burgers

1 pound salmon fillet, skin and pin bones removed, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger

1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 green onions, including 2 inches of green tops, very thinly sliced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 cup cracker meal

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 slices Sargento Deli Style Sliced Provolone Cheese

4 sesame-seed hamburger buns, split and toasted

Lettuce leaves or baby spinach leaves
Green Onion and Soy Sauce Mayonnaise

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 green onion, including green tops, very thinly sliced

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons soy sauce
For salmon burgers, in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, pulse the salmon until coarsely ground, scraping down the sides of the work bowl once or twice. (Be careful; it's easy to go from chopped to a mashed paste in seconds!) Transfer the salmon to a medium bowl. Add the ginger, garlic, green onions, cilantro, salt, lemon juice and soy sauce. Using a rubber spatula, mix to combine. Mix in the cracker meal; add the eggs. Stir to combine.
Dividing the salmon mixture evenly, form into 4 1-inch-thick patties. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before cooking. (The patties can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate.)
In a large, heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, heat the oil over medium-high heat and swirl to coat the pan. (You can also use a grill pan.) Add the salmon patties and cook until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until opaque throughout and golden brown on the other side, about 3 minutes longer. Top each burger with a slice of cheese. Serve the salmon burgers on the toasted buns with the lettuce and Green Onion and Soy Sauce Mayonnaise.
For the Green Onion and Soy Sauce Mayonnaise, in a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, green onion, lemon juice and soy sauce until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Makes about 2/3 cup.
Source: Recipe courtesy of Diane Morgan.