Salmon Burgers with Yam Fries

My friend Linda sent me a great recipe on how to make salmon burgers. Well, me being me, I made a few changes and they turned out fabulous! I love that they are quick and easy to make, and quite economical too as you use canned salmon market salmon. The kids loved them and so did hubby. And that's all I'm going to say about that!

Salmon Burgers with Yam Fries
Prep Time: 15 minutes/Total 45 minutes. Serves 4.

Ingredients:
1 can (150 grams or 5.3 ounces) skinless, boneless salmon, drained
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 small onion, chopped
¼ cup thick barbeque sauce
1 cup course breadcrumbs (you can also use crushed rice crackers or quinoa if gluten intolerant)
4 whole wheat buns
desired burger toppings (lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheese slices)
4 medium yams, cut into fries
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
sea salt

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss yam fries with vegetable oil and spread out on 2 lightly oiled baking sheets. Sprinkle yam fries generously with sea salt. Bake fries for 30 minutes, making sure to flip the fries every 10 minutes,

Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine salmon, egg, onion, BBQ sauce and bread crumbs. Pulse until mixture is well combined and smooth.

Divide mixture into 4 and make 4 patties.

Cook burgers on a slightly oiled BBQ grill over medium heat for 4 - 5 minutes per side. Or, if weather doesn't permit BBQ-ing, use the oven:

Remove fries and turn oven on to Broil. Place a broiler pan about 4 to 5 inches from heat, and cooking the salmon patties for 8 - 10 minutes, flipping the burgers halfway through. While prepping burgers, turn heat of oven off and place yam fries in to reheat.

Serve salmon patties on whole wheat buns with desired toppings and yam fries.