Perfect Salmon Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 burgers
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Calories
289 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Perfect Salmon Burgers
Description
These salmon burgers combine raw salmon fillet and cold smoked salmon chopped to retain some texture, mixed with minced fresh dill, olive oil, and salt. The inclusion of cold smoked salmon enriches the flavor with smoky notes, while fresh dill adds herbal freshness. Forming the mixture into patties allows for even cooking.
They are cooked over medium to medium-high heat until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, which ensures doneness without drying out the fish. The result is a patty with a moist, tender interior and gently seared exterior.
The accompanying dill sauce, made by whisking mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with fresh dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, complements the burgers by adding creamy tang and herbal brightness. Serving options include buns with various toppings or over a salad, providing flexibility in presentation.
Salmon skin can be left on for additional nutritional value but may affect texture slightly when processed.
Ingredients
for the burgers
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon raw fillet, skin removed
- 4 ounces salmon cold smoked
- 3 Tbsp dill minced fresh
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
for the dill sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise make your own, here, or Greek yogurt instead
- 3 Tbsp dill minced fresh
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt pinch
Instructions
- Cut your salmon fillet into large chunks.
- Put the salmon into a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add the smoked salmon as well, breaking it apart as you add it. Pulse the machine until the salmon is well chopped but still retains some texture. Note: use the pulse button to control the processing and break up the salmon without pureeing it.
- Mix the salmon with the minced dill, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice.
- Form into patties 6 patties. I use a heaping half cup measure to portion out the salmon.
- Cook the burgers over medium to medium high heat until done in the center. An instant read thermometor inserted in the center of the burger should read 145F. Salmon burgers do not take very long to cook.
- Serve your burgers on buns with the dill sauce and your favorite toppings, or over a salad.
dilled sauce
- Whisk together the ingredients and taste to adjust to your liking.
Notes
- Using salmon skin is optional; it adds nutrition but may change burger texture.
- Pulse the salmon carefully in the food processor to maintain some texture without pureeing.
- Monitor internal temperature to ensure salmon is fully cooked but still moist.
- The dill sauce can be made with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to adjust richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 374mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 594mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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