With tarragon, dill, capers and lemon, green goddess dressing is the perfect accompaniment to these moist salmon burgers.
ingredients
1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch dice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 scallion, coarsely chopped
1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, drained
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped tarragon
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons capers, drained
4 hamburger buns, split
8 thin slices seedless cucumber
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
1 Hass avocado, thinly sliced
directions
In a food processor, combine the salmon with the lemon zest, 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Pulse until the salmon is finely chopped but not pureed. Form the salmon mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, puree the mayonnaise with the scallion, anchovy, tarragon, parsley, dill, lemon juice and capers until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and scrape the dressing into a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat a grill pan or light a grill. Grill the salmon burgers over moderately high heat until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the salmon burgers to a plate. Grill the buns until toasted.
Spread the buns with the green goddess dressing and set a salmon burger on each bun. Top the burgers with the cucumber, tomato and avocado slices. Close the burgers and serve.