Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons (or more) olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped shallots (about 3 large)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 4-ounce jar capers, drained, chopped
  • 2 pounds chilled skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces, any bones removed
  • 3 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
  • 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 10 hamburger buns, split, toasted
  • Mayonnaise
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices

Method

  • Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shallots and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high.
  • Add white wine, lemon juice and drained capers and cook until almost all liquid evaporates, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer shallot mixture to large bowl.
  • Refrigerate until shallot mixture is well chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Using on/off turns, coarsely grind salmon fillets in processor.
  • Add ground salmon to shallot mixture.
  • Mix in fresh breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, dill, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Form salmon mixture into 10 patties, dividing equally.
  • (Salmon patties can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
  • Transfer to baking sheet, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, add salmon patties to skillet and cook until patties are golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side, adding more oil to skillet as needed.
  • Serve salmon burgers on toasted hamburger buns with mayonnaise, lettuce leaves and tomato slices.