Fresh Salmon-Havarti Burgers
with Fennel Slaw
Runner Up, 1996 Bays English Muffin Contest
by Virginia Anthony
Dressing
- 2 teaspoons raspberry mustard
- 6 tablespoons cholesterol-free mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Combine all ingredients in small bowl, mix well. Cover and chill.
Fennel Slaw
- 1 small fennel bulb
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaves
- 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons dressing (recipe above)
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper
Remove woody base and feathery top of fennel bulb; discard base and save feathery top for garnish. Chop bulb in food processor or by hand. Place in bowl; add remaining ingredients. Toss to mix well; cover and chill.
- 6 Bays English Muffins, split and lightly toasted
- 6 thin slices Havarti cheese
- tender radicchio or red leaf lettuce leaves
Burgers
- 1-1/4 pounds boneless, skinless salmon fillet
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup minced purple onion
- 1-1/2 teaspoons raspberry mustard
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
To prepare burgers: with a chef's knife, cut salmon into strips; dice strips crosswise. Chop until texture of raw hamburger. (Do not use food processor.) Place in bowl; add remaining ingredients. with hands, gently mix. Shape into 6 equal size burgers; chill 30 minutes. Coat a heavy non-stick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add burgers and cook 3 minutes, turn and top with slice of cheese and cook 3 more minutes. Spread cut sides of muffins with dressing, top with a burger, radicchio or red leaf lettuce, about 2 tablespoons Fennel Slaw and muffin top. Garnish with some of the feathery fennel tops, if desired.
Serves 6
Gourmet Burgers
- Winner: Tunisian Turkey Burgers with Chick Pea Mayonnaise
Gary Smith (Sacramento, CA) - First Runner Up: Garden Chicken Burger with Basil-Gorgonzola Salsa
Deborah McGuire (West Linn, OR)
Runners Up:
- Pear and Jalapeño Turkey Burgers with Bacon, Tomato & Blue Cheese Salsa
Eileen Watson (Ovieto, FL) - Macadamia Crusted Black Bean Burgers
Virginia Moon (Harvest, AL) - Fresh Salmon-Havarti Burgers with Fennel Slaw
Virginia Anthony, (Jacksonville, FL) - #1 Mediterranean Burger
Wolfgang Hanau (West Palm Beach, FL)
Provided by Bays English Muffins
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