Tuna / Salmon Burgers

Recipe from Arcadia Mobile Market Seasonal Cookbook, By JuJu Harris Photography by Molly M. Peterson
Course: Main Dish
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 small cans tuna drained OR
  • 1 large can salmon drained
  • 1 Potato boiled, peeled and mashed
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • 1-2 fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • slices lemon to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the fish, mashed potatoes, scallions, parsley, dill, time, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mash everything together, tasting the mixture and adjusting the seasonings as needed. Form the mixture into patties.
  • Pour the breadcrumbs onto a plate. Then dip each patty into the breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in the skillet over medium–high heat. Fry the patty on each side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels or paper bags. Squeeze lemon juice over each fish burger and serve.