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Salmon Burgers Recipe
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Salmon Burgers Recipe

Salmon burgers bring a burst of healthy, summery joy to your plate. Fresh herbs and bright flavors meld with the wholesome goodness of salmon, cooked with a crispy outside and tender, flaky inside. Slather on some lemon dill burger sauce and you've got an easy-to-make, healthy summer dinner!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 303 kcal

Ingredients

Salmon Burger Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chives can sub green onions, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice can sub green onions, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dill finely minced
  • 1 small garlic very finely minced, clove
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
Salmon Burger Patties
  • 1 ¼ lb salmon skin removed - see blog post for instructions on removing the skin
  • ¼ cup red onion finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour breadcrumbs or quick oats - see notes
  • 1 tablespoon dill
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard minced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • arugula for serving
  • brioche bun for serving

Instructions

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  1. Mix all of the salmon burger sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and refrigerate until serving.
  2. Chop the salmon by hand by cutting it into thin strips then chop the strips into the smallest pieces you can.
  3. Place the chopped salmon into a large bowl and add the red onion, almond flour, mustard, dill, capers, salt, and pepper and mix thoroughly with your hands.
  4. Shape the salmon into 4 salmon burger patties.
  5. Place the cornstarch in a shallow bowl and then dip the salmon patties into it so they are completely covered.
  6. Heat the butter and oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the salmon patties. Cook them for 4 minutes and then carefully flip them over and cook for 4 more minutes on the other side, until they are crispy and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Serve the salmon burgers on buns with arugula, some salmon burger sauce, and any of your favorite burger toppings.

Notes

  • You can use a food processor to chop the salmon, but chopping it by hand gives the best results.
  • We really enjoy the light texture that almond flour brings to burgers. But regular breadcrumbs or quick oats work great, too. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 salmon patty with sauce Calories 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 634mg (26%) Potassium 634mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 157IU (3%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 303

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 salmon patty with sauce
Calories 303kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 634mg 26%
Potassium 634mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 157IU 3%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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