Our inspired version is equally hearty and comes together in just 30 minutes! Or, if 10-minute dinners are more your style, you can prep and freeze the patties in advance. Let’s make salmon burgers!
How to Make Salmon Burgers with Fresh Salmon
These burgers are made with fresh (or frozen) salmon for the best texture and flavor. We tried making them with canned salmon, but it was a night-and-day difference in quality! To make salmon burgers with fresh salmon, you’ll remove the skin and cut the fish into cubes. You’ll add a small amount of it to a food processor and blend into a paste, which will help the mixture hold together. Next, you’ll add the rest of the cubed salmon along with green onions, fresh basil, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and salt. This combination ensures a beautiful balance of herbiness, brightness, and zing! After pulsing the mixture, it will break down to the perfect salmon burger texture and be ready to form into patties. We cooked the salmon patties in a cast iron skillet to achieve a golden exterior. You could also cook them in a non-stick skillet or on a well-oiled grill or grill pan. Now, let’s get to the really good stuff — what goes ON these salmon burgers:
A quick homemade sweet chili-style sauce made with just 3 ingredients: honey, red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar. It’s spicy-sweet-tangy perfection! Arugula, lettuce, other greens, or our easy Kale Apple Slaw with Zesty Dijon Vinaigrette. Mayonnaise (homemade or store-bought) Sliced tomato + avocado
This combination might sound odd, but you’ll feel otherwise after the first bite! We have a feeling you’ll LOVE these salmon burgers! They’re:HerbySweet + savoryFull of flavorSatisfyingProtein-packed (30+ g/serving!)& SO delicious!
What to Serve with Salmon Burgers
These hearty burgers go well with your classic burger sides like fries, sweet potato fries, and onion rings. They also pair well with salads, including our Quick Kale Apple Slaw, which doubles as a burger topping and a side!
More Salmon Recipes
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