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Cut salmon into chunks and add it into a food processor along with remaining patty ingredients (except the oil or butter which is for cooking).
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Pulse about 12 times, just until everything is thoroughly mixed.
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Do not over-process or the salmon will be dry and dense.
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You may want to do this in batches, depending on the size of your food processor.
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Refrigerate the mixture for one half hour before forming it into 4 large patties.
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Place patties on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and return to refrigerator for another half hour.
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Finely chop the basil.
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and basil.
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Set aside.
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Slice the buns in half and spread some of the mayo mixture on the inside of each half.
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Place buns on a baking sheet, mayo side up.
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Place the buns under the broiler for about one minute, until golden-brown on top.
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Remove from oven and set aside.
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Thinly slice cheese, tomato, and onion.
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Set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Coat the pan with oil or butter.
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Carefully place salmon patties in the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden-brown.
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A couple of minutes before they are done cooking, add the cheese on top of the patties so that it will melt.
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Remove patties from the pan and place on the bottom halves of the buns.
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Top with tomato, onion and arugula.
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Add the top bun and you are set!
