4.7 from 9 votes
Salmon Burgers with Lemon Caper Aioli
These Salmon Burgers are topped with a Lemon Caper Aioli and are SO easy to make! This recipe is perfect for a healthy alternative to traditional burgers and great for the Lenten season.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 644 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Burgers:
- 1-1 1/4 lbs. salmon skin removed (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest from about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
For the Lemon Caper Aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon capers drained and roughly chopped
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice from about 1/2 a lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
For Serving:
- 4 burger buns
- 1 cup baby arugula
Instructions
- Chop the salmon roughly into approximately 1/2 inch cubes.
- Mix chopped salmon in a medium sized bowl with lemon zest (1 teaspoon), parsley (2 tablespoons), red onion (1/4 cup), mayonnaise (2 tablespoons), kosher salt, and pepper. Add 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs and if the mixture seems too wet, add more until you reach the desired consistency.
- Form the mixture into four equal sized patties.
- Heat the olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a heavy skillet (such as cast iron) to medium high heat. Sear the patties on one side for approximately 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, mix the ingredients for the lemon caper aioli in a small bowl.
- Serve the patties on toasted burger buns topped with aioli and arugula.
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Notes
- For a lower-carb version, omit the bun and serve on lettuce wraps or on top of a bed of greens drizzled with the sauce.
- When I buy salmon at the fish counter, I ask them to take the skin off for me. They do a much better job than I could, and the service is free! You may even be able to ask them to chop it up for you- I've never tried but I sure as heck will next time.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
644kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
586mg
(24%)
Potassium
793mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
446IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 644kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 793mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 446IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.