Saturday, January 7, 2012

Asian Salmon Sliders with Citrus Yogurt Sauce


1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Juice of half a lime
Juice of half an orange
1 tsp raw honey
1 lb skinless, boneless wild caught salmon (not farm raised)
1 Tbsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp Braggs liquid amino (substitution for soy sauce)
1 piece ginger (1 inch), chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped Juice of half a lemon
1/2 cup whole grain bread crumbs
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tsp vegetable oil
6 small 100% whole-grain pitas

1. Combine yogurt, lime juice, orange juice, and honey; set aside.

2. Preheat grill to medium. Wash salmon and pat dry. Chop half the fish and place in food processor along with sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Process into a pasty puree.

3. Chop remaining salmon and add to puree along with bread crumbs and cilantro. Pulse until combined. Form into 12 small patties and brush with oil.

4. Grill 4 minutes per side. Stuff pitas with burgers and yogurt sauce.

Makes 6 servings. Per serving: 292 cal, 11 g fat (2 g sat), 27 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 446 mg sodium, 23 g protein

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