SALMON BURGER NEAR ME RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut three-quarters of the salmon into 1/4-inch pieces. Put in a large bowl. Cut the rest of the salmon into chunks; transfer the chunks to a food processor along with the mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest and cayenne. Pulse to make a paste. Add the pureed salmon mixture to the bowl with the diced salmon. Add the scallions, 2 tablespoons panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Gently mix until just combined. 
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with olive oil. Divide the salmon mixture into 4 mounds on the parchment paper. With damp hands, pat into 4-inch-wide, 3/4-inch-thick patties. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. 
• Preheat the broiler. Spread the remaining 1 cup panko on a plate. Press both sides of the salmon patties in the panko. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties (in batches if necessary) and cook until browned on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes, adjusting the heat if necessary. Turn and cook until the other side is browned and the patties feel springy in the center, 3 to 4 more minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt. 
• Meanwhile, arrange the buns, cut-side up, on a broiler pan and broil until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the patties on the buns; top with tartar sauce and arugula.

Steps:

• Measure the smoked salmon into a food processor and whiz for a few moments until roughly chopped. Add the remaining burger ingredients and a little salt and black pepper. Whiz again for a moment until the mixture has come together but still has texture. Shape into 8 burgers.

  Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a lowish heat, add the burgers and fry for 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.

  Meanwhile, to make the lemon caper mayonnaise, mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl and season well.

  Heat the remaining oil in a small pan over high heat and fry the fennel slices for about 5 minutes, until softened and golden.

  Place half a lettuce leaf on each bun base and top with a burger, some crispy fennel, slices of dill cucumber and a spoonful of lemon and caper mayonnaise.

  Mary’s tips:

  Burger can be made up to a day ahead.

  Freezes well raw.