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

  1. Mince the salmon with a very sharp knife to simulate coarsely ground beef or pulse briefly in a food processor.
  2. Mix in the orange zest, scallions, ginger, soy sauce and Asian sesame oil.
  3. Loosely form the salmon into 4 balls.
  4. Sift the cornstarch onto a plate.
  5. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over it.
  6. Turn each ball around in the coating, lightly pressing it in.
  7. Gently flatten balls into patties.
  8. Put the light sesame oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and when pan is hot, sear the burgers on both sides.
  9. Lower the heat slightly and cook patties about 3 minutes on each side.
  10. Make a nest of watercress on each bun half and set the burger on top.