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Here's why you should have salmon burger for lunch

Pulse daily DIY recipe teaches prospective chefs how to prepare healthy, Ghanaian dishes in a simple way.

Salmon is one of the best food sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which helps keep your skin supple and moisturized.

Packed with selenium, salmon protects your skin from sun exposure. The vitamin D in salmon keeps your bones and teeth strong and healthy, too.

You won't have a problem adding salmon to your diet since there are hundreds of ways to enjoy this beauty superfood.

Try it grilled or fried salmon burger with Ghana Jollof. Here’s the recipe.

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Ingredients

1 pound salmon fillet

1/2 cup Panko style crumbs Almond meal can be substituted for you GF folks

1 egg - slightly beaten

1/2 cup chopped onion

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1/2 cup chopped red pepper

thumb-size piece fresh root ginger, grated

1 tsp soy sauce

1 bunch coriander, half chopped, half leaves picked

pinch of chili pepper flakes

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1/2 teaspoons salt

1/3 teaspoon pepper

Vegetable oil

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Method

1. Remove skin from salmon fillet and mince salmon.

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2. Add minced salmon and remaining ingredients to the bowl and combine.

3. Form into 3 large or 4 small patties about 1/2 inch thick

4. Heat grill pan or BBQ to medium to medium high.

5. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until completely cooked through and center feels slightly firm.

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4. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then fry the burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side, turning until crisp and cooked through.

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