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Many food products have recipes on their labels, but often we never give them a second thought. The small print and scanty instructions are hardly eye-catching, but food-makers are getting more savvy when it comes to marketing.
The other day, I noticed a recipe attached by an elastic cord to a bottle of Diana marinade that looked mouth-wateringly delicious, and I vowed I would give it a try.
We made these salmon burgers Friday night for our teenagers and their friend, and we all gave it two thumbs up. They're a lot lighter (both in calories and weight) than regular burgers, and taste better, too. We made them on the barbecue but I'm sure you could bake them in a 350 F oven for about half an hour.
Here's the recipe. If you try it, let me know if you enjoyed them.

Sesame Lime Salmon Burgers (makes 4-6)
1/3 cup (75 ml) Diana Sauce original flavour
1 tbsp. (15 ml) sodium-reduced soy sauce
1 tsp. (5 ml) each of finely grated lime zest and sesame oil
2/3 cup (150 ml) panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup (50 ml) each of chopped green onion and fresh coriander
1 egg
1 lb (500 g) boned, skinless fresh salmon
Toasted sesame rolls
Mayo, Diana Sauce original recipe and mixed lettuce leaves for garnish


Preheat the grill to medium high. Blend the barbecue sauce with the soy sauce, lime zest and sesame oil. Measure out half of the mixture and use it for basting. Mix the remaining mixture with the pnko crumbs, green onion, coriander and egg. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Starting from the outer edge of the salmon, flake off the fish with a fork and add the salmon to the crumb mixture. Using your hands, gently form the mixture into generous-sized patties; arrange them on a heavy-duty, foil-lined baking sheet, then slide the foil onto the barbecue grill. Grill for 5 minutes or so per side, or until they're done to your liking. Don't overcook or they will be dry and unappealing. Spread mayo and Diana sauce on your toasted sesame rolls and add some mixed lettuce leaves. Pile on the patties and enjoy.
Makes a lovely meal with a mixed salad, and my husband and I matched it with a glass of Pinot Noir.
We bought Atlantic salmon for about $11, so these burgers are pretty easy on the wallet, too.


Nutritional information: Per serving (patty only): 306 calories, 11 g fat, 30 g protein, 21 g carbs, 3 g fibre, 450 mg sodium. Excellent source of niacin, riboflavin, folate, and vitamins B6, B12 and D.