HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (LUNCH): SALMON BURGERS

·         1 can (15 ounces) red or pink salmon, drained

·         6 rye krisp crackers

·         3 TBSP light mayonnaise

·         2 egg whites

·         1 tsp. lemon juice 4 drops Tabasco Sauce

·         Cooking spray

1.      In medium bowl, remove skin from fish and flake with fork, mashing bones

2.      Crush crackers and add to the bowl

3.      Add remaining ingredients; mix well and shape into 4 patties

4.      Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat

5.      Cook salmon burgers, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides

6.      Mix together sauce ingredients in a small bowl

Servings:  4

Serving size:  1 salmon burger

Nutritional Information

Calories:  140

Fat:  3 g

Saturated Fat: .5 g              TIP:               

Cholesterol:  15 mg              You may serve with the following toppings

Sodium:  72 mg                    if you wish:  lettuce/ tomato/ onion/

Carbohydrate:  7 g               Dijon sauce (2 tsp. Dijon must. & 2 tsp. light mayo)

Fiber:  1 g

Protein:  28 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD