5 from 14 votes
Salmon Burgers Recipe
These salmon burgers blend skinless salmon with red onion, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, and spices for a flavorful patty. Breadcrumbs bind the mixture, while a yogurt garlic sauce adds a creamy, tangy finish. Grilled to develop a crisp surface, they’re served with traditional burger fixings and offer a satisfying alternative to beef burgers.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
204 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb salmon skinless
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 dill fresh
- 1 1/2 tsp salmon dijon preparation
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp Coriander
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
sauce
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dill
Salmon Burger Fixings
- lettuce
- tomato
- red onion
- pickles
Instructions
- Place the salmon, red onion. dill, dijon mustard, paprika, cumin, coriander, breadcrumbs and salt in the bowl of a food processor and blend for about 30 seconds until combined.
- Wet your hands with cold water and divide the mixture into 6 pieces. Gently form each piece into patties and press the middle to make a small indentation.
- Place the burgers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium high.
- Make the yogurt garlic sauce by mixing the yogurt, minced garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice and dill in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Once your ready to grill, rub half a potato on the grill grates, the starch in the potato makes the grates nonstick. Alternatively, you can brush the grates with olive oil.
- Grill the salmon burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Toast the burger buns and assemble the burgers using the sauce and your preferred fixings.
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Notes
- Salmon burgers can be cooked on the stovetop by searing in olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes per side over medium-high heat.
- Feel free to experiment with toppings such as avocado, pickles, lemon juice, and caramelized onions for extra flavor.
- Leftover cooked salmon burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To freeze cooked burgers, wrap each individually in plastic wrap, place in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- For freezing uncooked patties, arrange them on a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Potassium
632mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
246IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 632mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.