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Perfect Salmon Burgers
Discover a healthier alternative to traditional burgers with delicious salmon burgers. Made with fresh salmon and packed with nutrients.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
for the burgers
- 1 1/2 lbs raw salmon fillet, skin removed*
- 4 ounces cold smoked salmon
- 3 Tbsp minced fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
for the dill sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (you can use Greek yogurt instead) make your own, here.
- 3 Tbsp minced fresh dill
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt
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.
Cup of Yum
dilled sauce
- Whisk together the ingredients and taste to adjust to your liking.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- *salmon skin has high nutritional value, and you can leave it on if you like, but I'm not sure how well it will break up in the processor.
- The nutritional value is for the burgers and sauce only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
374mg
(16%)
Potassium
594mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% 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.