Fresh Salmon Burgers With Lemon-Yogurt Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Patties:
2 1/2 pounds salmon filet, skin and pin bones removed
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay(R))
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Burgers:
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 brioche buns, split and toasted
2 cups fresh arugula

Preparation

Chop salmon into 1/8- to 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl with 2/3 cup parsley, 1/4 cup green onions, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; mix together with your hands. Divide into 8 equal portions and pat into 3 1/2-inch patties (1/2 inch thick). Chill, covered, at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons parsley, 2 tablespoons green onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (325 degrees F to 375 degrees F).
Brush patties with oil. Oil grate. Grill patties, turning carefully, until cooked through and a thermometer inserted in center of each patty registers 160 degrees F, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve on buns with sauce and arugula.