Smoky Salmon Sliders with Lemon Dill Yogurt Spread

By Jamie Vespa

Delicious smoky salmon sliders topped with a refreshing lemon dill yogurt spread. Perfect for an appetizer, main course or an addition to your next tailgating spread!

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless salmon fillets
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp chives (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 10 slider rolls
• Optional toppings: lettuce or arugula (avocado, sliced red onion)
• Optional toppings: lettuce or arugula (avocado, sliced red onion)
• Optional toppings: lettuce or arugula (avocado, sliced red onion)
• Optional toppings: lettuce or arugula (avocado, sliced red onion)
• 3 tbsp 0% fat plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1-2 tsp each freshly chopped dill and chives
• 1-2 tsp each freshly chopped dill and chives
• Juice of one whole lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to broil (~500 degrees F). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with non-stick cooking spray. Set salmon skin-side down and season flesh with salt and pepper. Broil for 8 minutes until salmon is medium-rare. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Discard skin.

2. 2

   Transfer salmon to a large bowl and combine with remaining ingredients. Mix all ingredients thoroughly (best to do with your hands so you break up any chunks of salmon) until well combined.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a dash of olive oil. Form salmon burgers into 10 well-rounded patties. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until browned.

4. 4

   In the meantime, prepare spread by mixing all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.

5. 5

   To assemble, coat bottom half of slider with yogurt spread. Top with salmon patty and toppings of choice. Serve!