Recipe: Salmon Burgers with Grilled Asparagus and Tarragon Mayonnaise
When I think of burgers, I think of BBQs. Oh, that roasted aroma and flavor, the juiciness: everything coming together in that first good, greedy bite. Delicious. Of course, they come in countless variations, and you can go in all sorts of directions with fish too. How about salmon burgers? Extra delicious with tarragon mayonnaise. Bart van Olphen shares his recipe.
How to make salmon burgers with grilled asparagus
- Take a mixing bowl and mix the salmon pieces with the shallot, chives, spring onion and mustard. Then mix in the egg. Season with pepper and salt. If the mixture is too wet, mix in breadcrumbs to make it a little firmer.
- Divide the salmon mixture into four portions and use your hands to shape each into a firm ball. Carefully flatten them to a thickness of about 2 centimeters. Cover and leave to firm up in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- For the tarragon mayonnaise, take a mortar and grind the tarragon leaves finely with a pinch of salt. Then mix with the mayonnaise and lemon juice and zest.
- Lightly brush the burgers with oil on both sides. Grill the burgers for 5–6 minutes over direct heat, turning them halfway through. Remove the burgers from the BBQ and let them continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes under aluminum foil. Grill the hamburger buns on the inside on the grill rack until nicely toasted. Stay with them, because this can happen in under a minute.
- Spread the buns with tarragon mayonnaise and divide the lettuce over them. Place the burger on top and cover with the avocado. Place the top half of the bun on top.
Title: Fish from the BBQ
Author: Bart van Olphen
Price: €35
Publisher: Carrera
BBQs have become an indispensable part of Dutch gardens. BBQing is not only incredibly delicious, it is also wonderfully convivial with your family, friends or even the entire neighborhood. Yet fish seems to be lagging behind a little. You can simply put shellfish and crustaceans on the BBQ too. Quick to prepare, incredibly tasty and healthy to boot. This handbook gives you all the tools you need for a successful fish BBQ feast.
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