Salmon Burgers

I could not believe my kids ate these without complaint (something they do at almost every meal). These tasted really good! A healthy alternative to hamburgers. We also chose the broil method of cooking.

Salmon Burgers

2 c. fine soft bread crumbs (I used panko bread crumbs found in the asian food section)

2 lg. egg whites

1/4 c. chili sauce (i used a tbsp of chili powder with 1/4 cup of water)

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1/4 c. minced green onions

1/2 c. finely grated cheddar cheese

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1 (15 1/2 oz.) can salmon, skinned, boned and drained (I had some salmon filets from costco in the freezer so I cooked them enough to break them up)

1 tbsp. butter, melted

Combine crumbs, egg whites, chili sauce, lemon juice, onions, cheese, and pepper in medium size bowl and mix well. Flake salmon into bowl and blend gently. Form salmon mixture into 5 patties. Melt butter in non-stick skillet. Pan fry the patties over medium low heat about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Patties may also be brushed with melted butter and oven-broiled, 3-4 inches from heat. Serve in toasted whole wheat buns with extra chili sauce. Yields 5 burgers.