Recipe Of The Day: Cajun Salmon Burgers With Lime Mayonnaise

If you're itching to fire up the grill but you're not crazy about red meat or chicken, there's still a burger for you this summer. If you're looking for how to grill salmon easily, these Cajun-inspired salmon burgers with homemade lime mayo are your answer. It's perfect for seafood lovers, pescatarians or anyone in the mood to mix things up this summer. 

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These Cajun-inspired salmon burgers that takes less than an hour to perfect, and the seasoning will give even your favorite hot sauce a run for it's money.

Seasoning your meat well is an important lesson for any novice griller. A premade Cajun seasoning and panko bread crumbs help to get you ton of flavor with just a few ingredients. After shaping the fish into patties, cook them on a hot skillet or on the grill over medium heat for five minutes on each side. 

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Cajun Salmon Burgers with Lime Mayonnaise

Ingredients

For the lime mayonnaise:

1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/2 teaspoon lime juice

For the burgers:

3 packages (5 ounces each) boneless skinless salmon, drained
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 teaspoons McCormick Perfect Pinch Cajun Seasoning
1 tablespoon oil
4 hamburger rolls

Directions

For the lime mayonnaise:

Mix all ingredients in small bowl until well blended.
Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the burgers:

Mix salmon, egg, panko, mayonnaise, green onions, bell pepper and seasoning in large bowl until well blended.
Shape into 4 patties.
Heat oil in large nonstick stick skillet on medium heat.
Add salmon patties; cook 5 minutes per side or until lightly browned and cooked through.
Serve salmon burgers on rolls with lime mayonnaise and desired toppings.

This recipe is courtesy of McCormick.