Description
This delicious and healthy Salmon Burger recipe features a perfect blend of fresh salmon, Greek yogurt, and aromatic herbs, grilled to juicy perfection. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, these salmon burgers make a fantastic alternative to traditional beef burgers, served best with fresh lettuce and tangy tartar sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillets (or 3-6 oz canned salmon, drained)
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon (zested)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Serving
- Burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tartar sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon mixture: Finely chop half the salmon and set aside. Cut the other half into large chunks and place them in a food processor bowl. Add Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon zest, then blend until the mixture is pasty, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Mix ingredients: Remove the blade from the food processor. Fold in the reserved chopped salmon, green onions, dill, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Form patties: Shape the mixture into four even burger patties, ensuring they hold together well for cooking.
- Cook the burgers: Heat a grill to medium, brushing the grates with oil, or heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or grill pan on medium heat. Cook the salmon burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, flipping once, until cooked through and nicely browned on both sides.
- Serve: Place the salmon burgers on buns and top with lettuce and tartar sauce as desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using fresh salmon fillets yields the best flavor and texture, but canned salmon is a convenient alternative.
- Make sure not to over-process the salmon mixture to maintain a good texture in the patties.
- Breadcrumbs help bind the patties; use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed for dietary restrictions.
- Cooking time may vary depending on patty thickness and grill or pan temperature.
- These burgers can be served with various toppings such as avocado, tomato, or pickles for added flavor.
