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Salmon Burgers

Salmon Burgers on a plate
Makes: 6 Servings

This simple recipe makes good use of canned salmon, or you can also use leftover salmon if you have some on-hand. Out of both? Try canned tuna!

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups cracker crumbs, coarse
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can (16 ounces) salmon (OR two 5 oz cans of tuna in water, drained)
  • 2/3 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • celery (1/2 cup chopped, optional)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Mixture will be moist.
  3. Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat skillet.
  4. Drop fish mixture onto the skillet using a 1/3 or 1/2 cup measuring cup. Brown on both sides.

Notes

*Dry bread crumbs, crushed unsweetened cereal, or uncooked oatmeal can be used instead of cracker crumbs.

Source:

University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Nebraska Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 burger
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 198
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 128 mg
Sodium 428 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 22 g
Vitamin D 11 mcg
Calcium 91 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 357 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 198
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 128 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 22 g
Minerals
Calcium 91 mg
Potassium 357 mg
Sodium 428 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 27 mg
Phosphorus 258 mg
Selenium 35 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 60 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 3.8 mcg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 11 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 50 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 126 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 3 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups