Chipotle Salmon Burgers

Ingredients

MAYONNAISE

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mango
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh pineapple
• 1/8 teaspoon finely grated lime rind

BURGERS

• 1/3 cup chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chile, in adobo sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 lbs salmon fillets, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces
• cooking spray
• 4 English muffins
• 4 butter lettuce leaves

Directions

1. 1

   PREPARE MAYONNAISE:.

2. 2

   Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor or blender; process until smooth.

3. 3

   Transfer to a bowl; cover and chill.

4. 4

   PREPARE BURGERS:.

5. 5

   Place onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, chile, and juice in a food processor; process until finely chopped.

6. 6

   Add salt and salmon; pulse 4 times or until salmon is coarsely ground and mixture is well blended.

7. 7

   Divide salmon mixture into 4 equal portions; shape each portion into a (1-inch-thick) patty.

8. 8

   Cover and chill 30 minutes. (The longer you wait the better!).

9. 9

   Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

10. 10

    Coat pan with cooking spray.

11. 11

    Add patties to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

12. 12

    Wipe skillet with paper towels; recoat with cooking spray.

13. 13

    Place 2 muffins, cut sides down, in pan; cook 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.

14. 14

    Repeat procedure with cooking spray and remaining muffins.

15. 15

    Place 1 muffin bottom on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 lettuce leaf and 1 patty.

16. 16

    Spread about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture over each patty; place 1 muffin top on each serving.