Ingredients:
- 1 lb wild-caught salmon fillet, skin removed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the salmon, quinoa, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 4 patties.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan.
- Cook the salmon burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly browned.
- While the burgers cook, prepare the mango salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and season with salt to taste.
- Serve the salmon burgers topped with the mango salsa on toasted buns or over a bed of lettuce.