*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Super Salmon Burgers

Recipe By     : Better Homes and Gardens
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Main Dishes                      Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12 1/2  ozs           pink salmon, canned     boneless,
                        skinless
   1                    egg     beaten
     1/2  c             soft bread crumbs
     1/4  c             cheddar cheese  shredded
   1      tsp           onions minced
     1/2  tsp           dried  thyme    crushed
   1      tbl           cooking oil     quartered
                        lettuce leaves
                        tomato slices
   2      sm            pita bread      halved
                        tartar sauce or cocktail sauce

Drain the canned salmon, reserving 2 tbl of the liquid.  (Or
if using fresh
cooked salmon, use 2 tbl water.)  In a medium mixing bowl stir
together
reserved liquid, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, onion, and thyme.
Add drained
salmon; mix well.  Shape into four 1/2 thick patties.

In a large skillet cook patties in hot oil over medium heat
2-3 minutes  or
until first side is brown.  Carefully turn and cook 2 minutes
more or until
remaining side is brown.  Serve each patty in a lettuce and
tomato-lined
pita half.  Top with tartar or cocktail sauce.
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Per serving: 835 Calories; 65g Fat (70% calories from fat);
26g Protein;
36g Carbohydrate; 101mg Cholesterol; 889mg Sodium
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