Sesame Orange Salmon Burgers
1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless Salmon
1 tsp. Grated Orange Zest, or two drops pure orange oil
2 tbsps. Minced Scallions
1 tsp. Grated Ginger Root w/ Juice
2 tsps. Soy Sauce
½ tsp. Dark Sesame Oil
2 tbsps. Cornstarch
1 tbsp. Sesame Seeds
1 tbsp. Sesame Oil or Peanut Oil
4 each Onion Rolls, toasted
1 bunch Watercress
- Mince the salmon with a very sharp knife to simulate coarsely ground beef or pulse briefly in a food processor.
- Mix in the orange zest, scallions, ginger, soy sauce and Asian sesame oil.
- Loosely form the salmon into 4 balls.
- Sift the cornstarch onto a plate.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds over it.
- Turn each ball around in the coating, lightly pressing it in.
- Gently flatten balls into patties.
- Put the light sesame oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and when pan is hot, sear the burgers on both sides.
- Lower the heat slightly and cook patties about 3 minutes on each side.
- Make a nest of watercress on each bun half and set the burger on top.