Lettuce wraps might be our all-time favorite weeknight summer dinner—minimal cooking, maximum flavor and freshness.Curried Salmon Sliders with Lemon Yogurt

By Jamie Vespa

Curried Salmon Sliders with Lemon Yogurt will become a weeknight dinner staple—minimal cooking, maximum flavor and freshness. Enjoy these simple sliders in lettuce wraps or buns for a delicious, heart-healthy meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless (skinless salmon, cut into chunks (sub two 6-oz. cans of wild pink salmon))
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbsp. red curry paste (such as Thai kitchen)
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt (divided)
• 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
• 3 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 garlic clove (finely grated)
• 2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil for cooking
• 8 butter lettuce leaves or slider buns
• Optional garnishes: kimchi (sliced avocado, matchstick carrots, sliced mango, fresh cilantro)
• Optional garnishes: kimchi (sliced avocado, matchstick carrots, sliced mango, fresh cilantro)
• Optional garnishes: kimchi (sliced avocado, matchstick carrots, sliced mango, fresh cilantro)
• Optional garnishes: kimchi (sliced avocado, matchstick carrots, sliced mango, fresh cilantro)
• Optional garnishes: kimchi (sliced avocado, matchstick carrots, sliced mango, fresh cilantro)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place salmon in a food processor and pulse several times until salmon is broken in small pieces (skip if using canned salmon). Transfer to a bowl and mix in breadcrumbs, red curry paste, egg, paprika, and 1/4 tsp salt. (If mixture feels too wet, add more breadcrumbs as needed.) Using a heaping 1/4-cup measure, form mixture into 8 uniform patties. Place on a parchment-lined plate, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, prepare lemon yogurt by combining yogurt, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt; stir well. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Place salmon patties in skillet; reduce heat to medium, and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned.

4. 4

   Assemble sliders by placing one patty in each of 8 lettuce wraps or buns. Top with lemon yogurt and garnishes of choice.