Salmon Burgers with Homemade Naan, Lemony Dressing, and Herbs 

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds raw skinless salmon

2 tablespoons red curry paste

1 inch fresh ginger, grated

1 clove garlic, minced or grated

1 pinch each salt and crushed red pepper flakes

1/3 cup raw sesame seeds

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

1 shallot, thinly sliced

zest of 1 lemon

2 cups fresh herbs, such as cilantro & parsley, roughly torn

1 cup fresh arugula 

4 fresh naan, warmed

Bibb lettuce, for serving

 

Lemony Dressing

1 cup raw cashews

juice from 1 ½  lemons

Salt to taste

 

Naan

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Instructions

Add the salmon to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until it’s finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add the salmon to a bowl and mix with curry paste, ginger, garlic, and a pinch each of salt and crushed red pepper flakes.  Form the mix into 4 burger patties.

Place the sesame seeds in a shallow bowl and coat both sides of the burgers in seeds. Cover the burgers and chill 15-30 minutes. 

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Meanwhile, make the lemony dressing. Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and add ~½ cup cold water to start. Blend on high speed, adding additional water until desired thickness is achieved and continue blending until smooth and creamy.

Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the salmon burgers and cook until the seeds are toasted and golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet. Wipe the skillet clean. 

Heat additional 2 tablespoon oil in the skillet over high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally until caramelized, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest. Remove the shallots to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve the oil in the pan. 

To make the herb topping, toss together the herbs, arugula, reserved oil, and the crisp shallots in a bowl.

 

To assemble, spread each piece of naan with lemon dressing. Add the lettuce, then the burger, and then the herb topping. Serve and enjoy! 

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