Salmon burgers with herbed yoghurt

Makes 4 serves /  Takes 40 minutes

These zesty burgers are a great way to make a little salmon go a long way, plus the yoghurt dressing keeps them healthier than most traditional burger meals. Curry paste isn't only for curries - you can use it for seasoning many dishes; even a little in a salad dressing can help add an easy punch of flavour.

Salmon burgers Photo: supplied

Ingredients

Patties

• 400g potatoes, boiled
• 2 tsp red curry paste
• 1 small handful coriander, chopped
• 1 lemon, zested & juiced
• 200g cooked salmon, flaked
• 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
• 4 Tbsp flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt & pepper

Yoghurt sauce

• 1 cup natural yoghurt
• ½ cup aioli
• 1 lemon, zested & juiced
• 1 small handful coriander, chopped

To serve

• ¼ cup rice bran oil
• 4 burger buns, halved
• 2 cups mixed lettuce leaves

Method

Roughly mash the cooked potatoes and add the curry paste, coriander and lemon zest & juice. Mix to combine. Fold through the flaked salmon and ½ a cup of breadcrumbs. Season with salt & pepper.

Form mixture into 4 large patties. Add flour, egg and remaining breadcrumbs into three separate, shallow bowls. Taking one pattie, dip in flour, followed by egg mix and then roll in breadcrumbs. Repeat with the remaining patties until they are all coated. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes, until they have
firmed up slightly.

Meanwhile, prepare your yoghurt sauce. Combine all ingredients, and season to taste with salt & pepper. Set aside.

In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Shallow fry the prepared patties, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove from the pan and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

In the same pan, quickly toast burger buns, cut side down, until lightly browned. Remove from the pan. Slather the bottom halves of your buns with yoghurt sauce, top with a pattie and a handful of salad greens, and drizzle with more yoghurt dressing if desired. Top with burger bun lids and serve.

Top tip: If you don't have leftover fresh fish, canned salmon is a store cupboard staple that'll have you whipping these burgers up in no time!