Keep canned salmon on hand for flavorful, budget-friendly weeknight burgers.
Canned salmon is the unsung hero of pantry staples.
This magnificent kitchen shortcut makes it a breeze to get a delicious and nutritious meal on the table fast.
Photo: Greg DuPree
Shopping tip: Look out for BPA-free aluminum cans, with a third-party certification of sustainability.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Crack egg into a medium bowl and add egg white; whisk until lightly beaten.
Add salmon, mustard, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
Stir with a fork until mostly smooth (it’s OK if small salmon chunks remain).
Stir in parsley and bread crumbs.
Shape mixture into 4 (about 1/2-inch-thick) patties.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium.
Add patties; cook, flipping once, until firm and golden, about 3 minutes per side.
Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on cut sides of buns.
Top bottom buns with watercress and salmon patties.
Replace top buns and serve.
