Salmon Burgers

Serves 4

1 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 lb salmon fillet, skinned and chopped
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 large egg white
panko crumbs(optional)
olive oil for pan

8 slices focaccia, toasted
tomato slices
baby greens
garlic aioli
1 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Combine hot sauce and egg white in a small bowl; add to salmon mixture, stirring well. Add panko crumbs if the texture is too wet.

Divide mixture into 4 equal portions. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of olive oil. Add salmon patties and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Serve on toasted foccacia and condiments.

Enjoy!

Adapted from Cooking Light June 2006