During the summer months, I usually move away from heavy meats like beef and lamb. I prefer lighter healthier foods. This recipe yields 4 patties and each patty contains about 190 calories.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Basil, thinly sliced fresh
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 x 450g Salmon fillet, skinned and chopped
• 1 tbsp Hot pepper sauce
• 1 large Egg white
• Cooking spray
• 4 buns of your choice

Method:

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the onion, basil, salt, pepper and salmon pieces.
2. Lightly whisk the pepper sauce and egg white together in a smaller mixing bowl.
3. Add the egg white mixture to the salmon mixture and combine well.
4. Divide mixture into 4 equal balls and lightly flatten the balls to about 1,5cm thick.
5. Coat a frying pan with cooking spray and heat over a medium-high heat.
6. Place the patties onto the pan and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until brown.
7. Top your burgers with your favourite toppings and sauces.
8. Serve and enjoy!

NOTE: You can also make mini patties with this recipe and serve them as finger foods or snacks with a little bit of dipping sauce.

Source: Kirsten Dixon, The Winterlake Lodge Cookbook