Asian Salmon Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise

• For Salmon Burgers
• 2 lb. salmon fillets, skinned and boned
• 1-3/4 cups panko bread crumbs, divided plus more if needed
• 1 bunch green onions, washed
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp. pickling liquid from a jar of pickled ginger (Gari)
• oil (canola, peanut, or vegetable) for pan frying
• For Wasabi Mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
• 1 to 3 Tbsp. wasabi paste, to taste
• whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted or tender lettuce leaves (like butter or red leaf lettuce) (optional)
• Toppings
• Asian pickled carrots (optional)
• Japanese cucumber salad (optional)
• pickled ginger (optional)

1. For Salmon Burgers: Cut the salmon into 2-inch chunks and put into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
2. Pulse until the fish is broken down into a chunky puree.
3. It should still have pebble-sized pieces (about 1/4-inch) in it.
4. Scrape into a bowl.
5. Cut the root end from the green onions, slice in half lengthwise, turn them 90 and slice them very thinly.
6. Put this into the bowl with the salmon, 1/2 cup of the panko bread crumbs, mayonnaise, and pickled ginger liquid.
7. Mix until uniform.
8. Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap or parchment paper.
9. Divide the salmon mixture into 8 mounds and form those mounds into patties that are 3/4-inch thick.
10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours before cooking.
11. Pour the remaining panko bread crumbs onto a plate.
12. Gently lift and place each salmon patty on the bread crumbs, press down lightly to help the panko stick, flip the patties over and repeat.
13. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
14. When it is very hot, add about 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and swirl it to coat.
15. Ease the panko crusted patties into the pan.
16. A 12-inch pan should hold 4 patties at a time and still give you room to maneuver the spatula when it comes time to flip them.
17. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the first side is deep golden brown.
18. Carefully flip the patties using a wide spatula.
19. Be cautious because the oil will want to splatter.
20. Fry the second side for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and firm around the outer edges.
21. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or platter.
22. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and repeat until you have fried all of the salmon burgers.
23. For Wasabi Mayonnaise: Put the mayonnaise in a small bowl and use a fork or small whisk to stir in the wasabi paste, starting with 1 tablespoon.
24. Taste the mayonnaise and adjust with more wasabi if you want a stronger flavor.
25. To Serve the Salmon Burgers: If youre watching how much bread you eat, serve the Salmon Burgers on a tender lettuce leaf topped with a dollop of the Wasabi Mayonnaise and any other optional toppings youd like.
26. If you want to eat it burger-style, put a patty on top of a toasted whole wheat bun, spread some wasabi mayonnaise over the burger and top as desired.

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Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/asian-salmon-burgers-wasabi-mayonnaise-148474.aspx (may not work)