Pan-Fried Salmon Burgers with Cabbage Slaw and Avocado Aioli

Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients in these moist and spicy burgers by FoodandWine.com. Everything is easy to assemble and can be made ahead.

All you have to do is pan-fry the burgers just before serving.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds skinless center-cut salmon fillet, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium shallot, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped mint
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups Japanese panko or plain dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 small green cabbage, shredded
1 small cucumber—peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and julienned
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Avocado Aioli
6 onion rolls, split and toasted