Sean MacDonald's Salmon Belly Smash Burgers Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 1 pound mix of salmon belly and loin (without skin)
• 1 pinch cornstarch
• 1/2 shallot (cut into a fine dice)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic
• 3 cornichons, cut into a fine dice
• 1 teaspoon capers, roughly chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced chives
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill (no thick stems)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves
• Melted butter for brushing the buns
• Neutral cooking oil for the pan
• 4 potato buns (such as Martin's potato sandwich rolls)
• Sliced pickles of your choice for garnish