Salmon Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Salmon Burgers
Description
The Salmon Burgers recipe features a blend of coarsely chopped salmon and a salmon paste made in a food processor with yogurt, mustard, and lemon zest. This mixture is then combined with fresh dill, green onions, breadcrumbs, and seasoning, forming four evenly sized patties. Cooking over medium heat on a grill or skillet produces burgers with a tender interior and a slightly crispy exterior. The use of fresh herbs and citrus zest adds bright flavors to the rich salmon. These patties are designed to be served on buns alongside tartar sauce and lettuce, making for a handheld meal with a balance of creamy and fresh components.
The texture is maintained by the combination of chopped and processed salmon, while the breadcrumbs help hold the patties together without dryness. The cooking method ensures even cooking and browning without overcooking the fish.
If desired, leftover patties can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days or frozen for up to three months. Thaw frozen patties overnight before reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave. For gluten-free alternatives, replace breadcrumbs with quick oats or almond flour as noted.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon zested
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Bun lettuce and tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- Finely chop half the salmon and set aside. Cut the other half salmon into large-sized chunks, and place them in the bowl of a food processor. Add the greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon zest and blend, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary, until the mixture becomes pasty.
- Remove the blade from the food processor. Fold in the reserved chopped salmon along with the green onions, dill, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into four burger patties.
- Heat a grill to medium and brush the grates with oil or heat olive oil on medium heat in a large nonstick skillet or grill pan. Cook the salmon burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once.
- Serve on burger buns with tartar sauce and lettuce, if desired.
Notes
- Leftover salmon patties can be refrigerated for about 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze patties before or after cooking up to 3 months; stack between parchment paper in a freezer-safe container for best results.
- Reheat thawed patties gently on the stove or microwave to retain texture.
- Breadcrumbs can be substituted with all-purpose flour, quick oats, almond flour, or panko for gluten-free variations.
- Using a food processor with pulse settings helps achieve the right salmon texture for forming patties.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 470mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 613mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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