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Salmon Burger Recipe

These made-from-scratch Salmon Burgers are an easy and healthy dinner that the whole family will love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 18 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 3917 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE SALMON PATTIES:
  • 1 ½ lbs. Salmon fillet skin removed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup flour (you won’t need all of this)
FOR THE SAUCE:
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Red Gold® Ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sweet pickled relish
OPTIONAL, FOR SERVING:
  • Buns, split
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • sliced red onion
  • sliced dill pickles

Instructions

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  1. Cut the salmon into 2-inch pieces. Transfer about 1/3 of the salmon to a food processor, and process, scraping down sides, until mixture is very smooth and paste-like. Add remaining salmon and pulse 4–5 times until pieces are about ¼ inch (do not make them too small). Transfer salmon to a large bowl.
  2. Use a fork to gently stir in garlic, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and salt.
  3. Divide mixture into 4 equal patties (about ¾ inch thick). Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Remove salmon patties from fridge right before cooking and dust with flour just to coat the outside. I like to use a sieve to sprinkle just a thin layer of flour on each side of the patties. This avoids any big lumps. Cook the patties in the hot skillet until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side (don’t overcook the burgers or they will be dry).
PREPARE THE SAUCE:
  1. Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice and pickled relish in a small bowl.
ASSEMBLE THE BURGERS:
  1. Spread the sauce on the top and bottom of a bun. Place a burger on the bun and top with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.

Notes

  • While you can grill these burgers on an outdoor grill or on an indoor grill pan, I find that they stay together best and are easiest to flip when cooked on a flat surface like a skillet or griddle.
  • I typically use panko bread crumbs since that's what I keep on hand, but you can use any bread crumbs that you prefer -- or even crushed crackers (such as saltines).
  • Serve the salmon burgers on buns, or for a lighter option serve the burgers bun-free. The plain burgers are great when topped with just a dollop of sauce, sliced avocado and some fresh herbs or green onions.
  • Don't forget to dust the patties with flour just before cooking. This will help them get nice and crispy on the outside!
  • Add fresh summer herbs to the salmon mixture before cooking. Some dill, parsley or basil would be a delicious, bright touch.
  • The salmon burger patties are a healthy meal option. Served without a bun, the burgers are Keto-friendly and low-carb. Each burger has about 390 calories, 25 grams of fat, 36 grams of protein and just 4 grams of carbohydrates.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger patty (not including bun or sauce) Calories 391.7kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 3.8g (1%) Protein 36.3g (73%) Fat 24.8g (38%) Saturated Fat 1.2g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 48.4mg (16%) Sodium 667.7mg (28%) Potassium 23.5mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 1.4g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3917

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger patty (not including bun or sauce)
Calories 391.7kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 3.8g 1%
Protein 36.3g 73%
Fat 24.8g 38%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 48.4mg 16%
Sodium 667.7mg 28%
Potassium 23.5mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 1.4g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.