SALMON BURGERS WITH GINGER MUSTARD MAYONNAISE

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

For Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

For Salmon Burgers
3/4 pound salmon fillet, skin discarded
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons vegetable oil


Make Mayonnaise:
In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise ingredients.

Make Salmon Burgers:
Discard any bones in salmon and finely chop salmon by hand. In a bowl
stir together salmon, mustard, gingerroot, soy sauce, and salt and
pepper to taste and form into two 3-inch patties.

In a non-stick skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not
smoking and sauté patties 4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked
through.

Transfer salmon burgers to plates and top with mayonnaise, onion, and
tomato.

Serves 2.