Salmon Burgers

This recipe is shared with permission from For Good Measure. Jennifer Shun is a writer, skilled home cook, and mother of a daughter living with type 1 diabetes. She shares her recipe development, food styling, and photography passions on her diabetic lifestyle blog forgoodmeasure.com.

Yield: 8

Ingredients:

• 15 ounces canned salmon, drained
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Using a processor, pulse salmon until finely chopped.
3. In a small bowl, add chopped salmon, lemon juice, and egg, stirring, until well combined. Set aside.
4. Over medium heat, warm a small, nonstick skillet. Add butter, melting to thinly coat the bottom.
5. Add onion and red pepper, sautéing, until tender. Remove from heat.
6. Add cooked vegetables to salmon mixture, stirring until well combined.
7. Using a 1/4-cup measure, scoop salmon mixture onto prepared baking sheet in eight parts. Flatten and shape into patties.
8. Bake for 10 minutes, until golden. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information for 1 Serving:

Calories: 117, Fat: 7g, Carbs: 2g, Fiber: <1g, Sugar: <1g, Protein: 12g