Salmon Burgers

1/2 C. red bell pepper, diced

1/2 C. yellow bell pepper, diced

3/4 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)

2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced

2 lbs salmon fillets, skinned and finely chopped

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp. salt

cooking spray

Sesame Mayonnaise, recipe follows

8 buttered and toasted sandwich buns

8 lettuce leaves

8 slices tomato

In a medium bowl, combine peppers, panko, garlic, and salmon.

In a small bowl, combine egg, soy sauce, lemon juice, and salt; add to pepper mixture, tossing gently to combine. Form mixture into 8 patties of equal size.

Lightly coat a grill pan or skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Grill or cook burgers, 5-6 minutes per side, or until desired degree of doneness. Spread Sesame Mayonnaise evenly over toasted buns. Top each with a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, and salmon burger. Cover with tops of buns.

Sesame Mayonnaise
1 C. mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 tsp. soy sauce

1/2 tsp. sesame oil

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill.