Salmon Patties with Jalapeno-Basil Mayo
Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.
Ingredients
FOR THE MAYO
1 jalapeno pepper
4-5 large basil leaves, chopped
¼ cup mayo
FOR THE BURGERS/SALMON PATTIES
8 ounces salmon
½ small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 egg
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil + more as needed
1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon Cajun seasonings
Salt and pepper to taste
2 toasted buns for serving
Extra jalapenos just because!
Cooking Directions
For the mayo, roast the jalapeno pepper over an open flame to char the skin. Keep flipping to get each side, about 5-6 minutes, until the skin is nicely charred. Remove and cover with a paper towel. Cool, then rub off the charred skins. Place into a food processor.
Add basil and mayo and process until smooth. Set aside.
For the salmon patties, heat a small pan to medium heat and add some oil. Add jalapeno and onion and cook about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Add to a food processor.
Add raw salmon and process. Remove and set into a mixing bowl.
Add egg, panko, olive oil, cilantro, Cajun seasonings, and salt and pepper. Hand mix.
Form into 2 patties and cook in a medium-heated pan with a few splashes of olive oil. Cook about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Set onto toasted buns and top with the jalapeno-basil mayo. Serve with extra jalapeno peppers!
From chilipeppermadness.com