Donna Strand from Windham and Michelle Buck from Portland tried to knock the crown off the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Salmon' Lori Voornas. And the True North Maine Salmon winner is...

First let's review the judges:

  • Chef Rick Moonen from 'Top Chef Masters' and the owner of Rick Moonen's RM Seafood. I was star struck.
  • Andy Caron from Hannaford (the ONLY place to find True North Maine Salmon). I was not star struck, but he was wicked nice.
  • Kylie Queen. She's on 'The Q Morning Show with Lori, Jeff and Kylie'. I don't care for that show.
  • Chef Matt Ginn of Evo Kitchen and Bar in Portland was crowned Maine Lobster Chef of the Year. He opened his restaurant to us and let us take over. I sure he regrets it every day.

It was a super fierce competition!

Congrats Donna! She picked up 200 dollars to Hannaford Supermarket! Her salmon burger was amazing. Pick up some True North Maine Salmon and make some for your family!

 

Spicy Salmon Burgers with Lemon Mayo-makes 4*

Burgers:
-20 oz. fresh salmon-skinned
-1 egg beaten
-1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
-1/4 cup mayo
-1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
-1/4 finely chopped sun dried tomato
-1 tsp. hot sauce
-1 tsp. cayenne pepper
Mix above together and form patties, cook in skillet on medium heat in olive oil until lightly browned about 5 minutes on each side, serve on fresh rolls with lemon mayo, fresh lettuce and tomato slice.
Lemon Mayo
-1/4 cup mayo
-1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
-1/2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

She made handmade potato chips to go with it that was amazing! Michelle made a delicious Salmon Stir Fry too, but the burger just beat it.

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