Salmon Burgers with Lemon Basil Mayo

Ingredients

• 2 pounds salmon , finely diced
• 1 small yellow onion , finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper , finely diced
• 0.75 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 5 cloves garlic , minced, divided
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice , divided
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons lemon pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine salmon, onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, beaten egg, 3 cloves garlic, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and salt in a large bowl; mix until evenly blended. Shape salmon mixture into 8 equal patties.

2. 2

   Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon patties in the hot skillet until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

3. 3

   Whisk together mayonnaise, remaining 2 cloves garlic, remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice, basil, Dijon mustard, and lemon pepper in a medium bowl until well mixed. Serve mayonnaise mixture with salmon patties.