Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition Salmon Burger Recipe

Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition Salmon Burger Recipe – Episode 2 -Alex

Here is the Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition Salmon Burger recipe from Episode 2 featuring Alex. It is part of the California Institute for Health and Longevity’s Extreme Makeover Weight Loss recipe series. So tasty AND healthy!

Ingredients:

1 lb of salmon filet, cut into 4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves (fresh)
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1/2 teasp. garlic paste
1 teasp. ginger paste, divided
1/2 teasp. kosher salt
1/2 teasp. ground black pepper
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
4 whole wheat hamburger buns
1/4 cup mayonnaise (lite)
1 teasp. lemon juice
1/2 teasp. ginger paste
2 teasp. soy sauce (light and reduced sodium)

Serves:

4 people

Calories per Serving:

340 calories

Calorie Equivalent:

3 ounces protein, 2 carbs

Directions:

Preheat grill or broiler (High).
Place salmon pieces, cilantro, hoisin sauce, garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger paste, salt and pepper all together in food processor. Pulse food processor in order to chop salmon coarsely and then stir in the panko bread crumbs.
Mold ground salmon into 4 “hamburger” patties.
Spray grill with organic olive oil spray to keep salmon from sticking. Place patties under broiler or on the grill. Grill or broil for 5 minutes.
To make ginger mayo, mix together lite mayo, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste and soy sauce until thoroughly mixed
Serve patties on a whole wheat bun topped with ginger mayo, lettuce, and tomato. YUM!

Enjoy the Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition Salmon Burger Recipe to help you lose weight and get healthy!