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Salmon Burger Recipe

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 445 kcal
Homemade Salmon Burger Recipe
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This salmon burger recipe can help you make luxurious burgers out of inexpensive ingredients.

Do you sometimes find yourself wanting a burger, but not the home-cooked version of fast foods? Or do you need a unique burger recipe for National Hamburger Day (May 28)? If so, try our flavor-packed salmon burgers with juicy salmon patties, rich sauce, and bundles of fresh greens.

And, besides guaranteeing a restaurant-like experience, we also care about what nutrients go into each burger. It is a perfect balance between macros and flavors.

So, click that “jump to recipe” button to see how this salmon burger recipe unfolds in easy steps. Or, take your time reading and find out what our salmon burgers have to offer.

What Is Salmon Burger?

A salmon burger bears features of a regular beef burger and more. Instead of a flat beef patty, sandwiched between the buns is a 1-inch-thick salmon patty infused with herbs, flavors, and juiciness.

Besides the large patty, our salmon burger also has complementing toppings and a delicious homemade sauce. They are pretty basic ingredients that you should have in your pantry.

You can use what’s listed in the recipe, or get creative and assemble your very own salmon burger. It’s the patty that needs the most attention.

Are Salmon Burgers Healthy?

Burgers often get a bad rap for being a fatty food, yet it is not always true. Burgers can be especially good for your health, and salmon burgers provide even more health benefits.

To start with, let’s see what burgers bring to the table in general. We see a protein-packed patty, an abundance of veggies with amazing fiber, vitamin yields, and burger buns, a good source of carbs.

Are Salmon Burgers Healthy

With salmon in place of red meat or poultry, plenty of good fats are added to the burger. Mackerel and salmon are the foods richest in DHA— omega-3, which is proven to bring many health benefits.

Not to mention, beef, or red meat in general, contains a lot of saturated fat, which is bad for the heart. Salmon is a much better alternative for your heart, tastebuds, and the body overall.

You can have a look through our salmon collection to include more of this healthy fish in your diet:

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What to Put on a Salmon Burger?

Salmon may taste delicious on its own to some, but we are not keeping ours plain. A delicious burger needs a well-seasoned patty, complementing toppings, and sauce.

Ingredient

1. Salmon Patty Seasoning

The patty contains a combination of fresh herbs and seasoning powders: scallions, cilantro, garlic, and coriander powder. Fragrance is really important, and we’re keeping it moderate instead of overwhelming.

We also incorporate mustard into the patties. It adds a certain je ne sais quoi that makes the burgers extra appealing.

Of course, there are the must-haves, salt and pepper. They might not make a burger perfect, but a perfect burger definitely doesn’t start with a bland patty.

And finally, a dash of lemon juice. It really brightens the flavor and makes a difference in taste.

2. Toppings

Burger toppings not only add flavor and texture, but also make the burger mouthwatering, and reset your palate.

We first went for the classics, tomato and red onion. But instead of lettuce, we opted for arugula, which has more nutrients and pairs better with salmon.

Feel free to add or subtract whatever toppings you feel like. It’s important to get creative.

sauce for salmon burgere

3. Sauce

A classic mayo-tomato sauce would do nicely with this burger, but we didn’t want to stop there; we’re open to new experiences.

We tried out a sour cream sauce and everyone fell in love. It’s made by combining sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic— really refreshing.

If you prefer something more tangy and fragrant, try making a lemon dill sauce. It has sour cream, a handful of dill and parsley, salt and pepper, and cayenne for a mild kick.

How to Make a Salmon Burger

This is an overview of our salmon burger recipe. For a detailed how-to, refer to our recipe card down below.

step 1: Process the salmon

Process the salmon

step 2: Incorporate seasonings

Incorporate seasoning

step 3: form patties

Form patties

step 4: Sear the patties

Sear the patties

step 5: Make the sauce

Make the sauce

step 6: Sear the buns

Sear the buns

step 7: Arrange the burger and serve

Arrange the burger and serve

Hey! You don’t have to stick to burgers only— there are other ways to dress up salmon. Use a teriyaki glaze on salmon or bake the salmon with lemon and pepper. Here’s one of our favorites, too, which adds to a list of flavors that are sure to satisfy with a salmon cook.

Tips for Making the Best Salmon Patties

Because salmon is delicate, it should not be ground like beef. Instead, we first give it a rough chop, then pulse in a food processor so there are still large bits.

Our salmon patties also use egg as a binder to prevent the patty from falling apart. It’s the secret to a moist patty.

There are also breadcrumbs added to the patties, which make them lighter.

As a side note, wet your hands while you’re forming the patties so the patties don’t stick.

Tips for making

How Long Do Salmon Burgers Last?

You can store cooked patties, burger buns, sauce, and fresh veggies in the fridge separately and they’ll last for up to 3-4 days. If you want to store raw patties, we recommend putting them in the freezer.

Can You Freeze Salmon Burgers?

Raw patties can last up to 3-4 months, whereas cooked patties can last for 4-6 months. Store each patty in individual Ziploc bags so you can take them out to cook or reheat whenever you want.

What to Serve with a Salmon Burger

Nothing complements a good burger like a side of salad, fries, and iced coke. But today, we’re trying something new: a beetroot salad and a pineapple cucumber juice.

We love how unusual the combination is, yet it made so much sense. Something about the juicy citruses, boiled beetroots, and the arugula dressed in zingy, zesty dressing that kept us wanting more bites from the burger.

And the pineapple cucumber juice? It’s a simple juice that we whipped up using leftovers in the fridge, yet it was so good.

Explore more of our top salmon recipes and discover the best way to poach salmon, an easy method to broil salmon, this delicious and easy-to-make salmon recipe, and one of the best blackened salmon tacos recipes out there. With a wide range of options to choose from, you’re sure to be spoiled for choice!

Recipes Course Calories Saturated fat Sodium
Salmon Burger Main Dish 445 9.4 g 521 mg
Beet And Feta Cheese Salad Side Dish 213 2.7 g 244 mg
Pineapple Cucumber Juice Beverage 83 0.0 g 6 mg
Total 741 12.1 g 771 mg
Nutritional values in this table vary somewhat to those below due to different app calculations. Read more...
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Homemade Salmon Burger Recipe

Salmon Burger Recipe

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This salmon burger recipe only has simple steps and inexpensive ingredients. Give it a try for an effortless meal that tastes divine.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Global
Servings 4 servings
Calories 445kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 17 oz skinless boneless salmon roughly chopped
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1 tbsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 oz scallions chopped
  • 0.5 oz cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice divided
  • 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter divided into 1 and 1 1/2
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 oz parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 oz baby arugula
  • 1 oz red onion sliced
  • 4 oz tomato sliced

Instructions
 

  • Add chopped salmon into a food processor and pulse it several times. Scrape down the sides and repeat the process 3-4 times. We want a mixture with bits of fish instead of a mushy paste.
    step 1: Process the salmon
  • Dump the mixture into a bowl and, with a spatula, mix in the egg, mustard, scallions, cilantro, garlic powder, coriander powder, paprika, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, and 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
    step 2: Incorporate seasonings
  • Wet your hands and form 4 patties. Place the patties onto a wide surface, such as a large cutting board or baking sheet.
    step 3: form patties
  • In that same pan, melt 1 1/2 tbsp butter and sear the patties for 5 minutes on each side. Take them out and place them onto a large, flat dish.
    step 4: Sear the patties
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, parsley, garlic, and the remaining lemon juice.
    step 5: Make the sauce
  • Melt the remaining butter in a grilling pan over medium heat. Sear the buns for 2 minutes or until they are charred a bit. Take them out of the pan.
    step 6: Sear the buns
  • Assemble the burgers: bottom bun, arugula, tomato slices, red onion slices, the patty, sauce, and the top bun. Serve these burgers right away!
    step 7: Arrange the burger and serve

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Salmon Burger Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 445 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 169mg56%
Sodium 521mg23%
Potassium 793mg23%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 1329IU27%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 105mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Luna is the founder and chief recipe developer of Healthy Recipes 101. Apart from cooking, she also loves reading, programming, exploring the outdoors, and collecting useless facts about everything.

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Recipe developed by Luna Regina on June 8, 2021 Nutritionally reviewed by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD

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