Salmon Burgers with Avocado Aioli

This flavorful salmon patty is a light alternative to a beef burger. The avocado aioli is based off of a recipe from Marcella Valladolid, and adds a bit of heat to the burger, along with extra richness. I prepare my salmon in a meat grinder on the coarse setting, so it has a texture similar to ground beef. If you don't have a meat grinder at home, you can finely chop the salmon by hand, or pulse it very lightly in a food processor. Make sure you don't grind it into a paste!

Ingreadient

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless salmon fillet
  • 2 tablespoons chives, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 handfuls mixed greens
  • 3 burger buns, toasted
  • avocado aioli, recipe below
  • canola oil, for brushing
  • 1 very ripe avocado
  • 1 serrano pepper, de-seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 scant cup mayonnaise
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 lime, juiced