South-of-the-Border Salmon Burgers - 6g Carbs, 3g Fiber
From: The South Beach Diet (Phase 1)
A Healthy Mexican Meal
If you're looking for a festive Mexican-inspired way to celebrate
Cinco de Mayo this week, why not prepare a dish South Beach Diet-style?
Using popular Mexican ingredients, such as cilantro, fresh lime juice,
and avocado, this appetizing recipe makes a healthy and flavorful meal.
Salmon's rich meat is perfect for making tasty, well-formed patties.
Chili powder, cumin, lime, and cilantro create a Tex-Mex flavor here.
For a Greek variation, try chopped fresh oregano, thyme, minced onion,
and garlic. For Phase 2, serve the burgers in whole-wheat pitas.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4
1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed, fish cut into 1" chunks
2 tsp PLUS 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-oz) head romaine, shredded (4 cups)
1 medium avocado, cubed
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp cayenne
In a food processor, combine salmon, 2 teaspoons of the sour cream,
mustard, chili powder, cumin, 1/8 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/8 teaspoon
black pepper; pulse just until mixture comes together, 15 to 20 seconds.
Form mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
Lightly coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to
medium-high. Grill patties until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per
side.
While patties are cooking, in a large bowl combine lettuce, avocado,
oil, 1 teaspoon of the lime juice, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Season with black pepper to taste.
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup sour cream, remaining
1 teaspoon lime juice, cilantro, and cayenne.
Divide salad among 4 plates and place a burger alongside. Top each
burger with a dollop of cilantro sour cream and serve.
Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving:
330 Calories, 23g Fat, 5g Sat, 25g Protein, 6g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 260mg Sodium
