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Easy Salmon Burger Recipe

A salmon burger recipe made with fresh salmon fillets. This patties can be made quickly and have great flavor! Top with homemade tartar sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sandwich recipe, seafood recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

For the salmon burgers:

  • 1 pound wild caught salmon fillets skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon minced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup bread crumbs (plain or garlic and herb)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • salt (you will shake this on each side when you are cooking)

For the tartar sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 2 Tablespoons sweet relish
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

For the sandwiches:

  • 6 hamburger buns
  • tartar sauce
  • 6 pieces lettuce
  • red onion sliced
  • pickles your choice

Instructions

Make the Salmon Burgers:

  • Divide the salmon into 2 equal pieces. Cut one piece up into small cubes about pea size. Chop the second piece until it is nearly a paste. You can also put it in a ziplock bag and smash it with a mallet.
  • Place all the salmon into a large mixing bowl. Add the onions, onion, capers, egg, bread crumbs, lemon zest, dill and parsley. Mix until well combined.
  • Divide into 6 large balls. Press these well together so everything holds well, then press each ball into a round patty.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat and spray with nonstick spray. Salt patty on one side before adding to skillet, making sure salted side is down. Salt the other side. Cook for about 1 minute on each side. Remove from pan and repeat until all 6 patties are cooked.
  • The salmon patties can be stored in the fridge up to a week before serving. Warm before serving.

Make the Homemade Tartar Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, mix mayo, dill, relish, mustard and lemon juice. Mix till combined.
  • Place in a small jar. Can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.

Assemble the sandwiches:

  • Place lettuce on bottom bun, lay salmon patty on lettuce. Add onion and pickles on top. Spread generous amount of homemade tartar sauce to top bun and place on top.
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe making 6 burgers, with 1 serving being 1 burger only (no toppings). Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**i

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg