Salmon Burgers
Juicy, tender, and layered with a lemon herb yogurt sauce and fresh toppings, these salmon burgers are the ultimate summer dinner!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salmon Burger Recipe, Salmon Burgers, salmon recipe
Servings: 4
For the salmon burgers
- 1 ¼ pounds fresh salmon skin removed (without the skin you should have about 1 pound of salmon meat)
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup roughly chopped parsley or dill I use a mix of both!
- 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional items for serving
- lemon herb yogurt sauce this is amazing!
- sliced avocado
- tomato slices
- red onion (thinly sliced or quick pickled)
- spouts or microgreens
- butter lettuce leaves or buns
Prep the salmon. After the skin is removed from the salmon, cut the salmon into chunks. Then, hand chop it with a chef's knife for a minced chop, with a few larger bits remaining for texture.
Mix. Add the salmon, egg, almond flour, red onion, parsley, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Gently mix until just combined (try not to overwork it).
Form and chill. Shape the mixture into 4 patties. Then refrigerate the patties for 20 to 30 minutes (this helps them hold together).
Cook in a pan: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and just cooked through. Cook on a grill: Alternatively, cook them for 4 to 5 minutes per side on a grill. Note: These are slightly more fragile on an outdoor grill. See my extra tips in the post above to prevent breakage.
- The nutritional information is just for the salmon patties themselves.
- To Store: Let the salmon burgers cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: Place cooked or uncooked salmon patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- To Reheat: Warm cooked salmon burgers in a skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until heated through. Avoid microwaving if possible, as it can dry out the salmon.
- Meal Prep Tip: The uncooked salmon mixture can be prepared up to 1 day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Form the patties just before cooking for the freshest texture.
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg