Move over beef; there’s a new kid in town, thanks to this recipe for Salmon Burgers! Get your taste buds ready for a culinary sensation.
Say goodbye to boring mealtimes and hello to these incredible Salmon Burgers. They will be quite a hit with your family at dinner. Sure, you can bake, broil, poach, or air fry those salmon filets in your fridge, but you do that all the time, right? Isn’t it time for something entirely out of the ordinary?
Fresh fish sandwiches are common at restaurants these days. Why? Because they taste so good. Served with French fries, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, and a tasty sauce, they often cost big bucks. You, however, can make them at home for a fraction of the price and treat your family to an astonishingly good meal.
Unbelievably Healthy – Exceptionally Delicious!
Salmon burgers are a boon for your health. With abundant omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, vitamins B12 and D, selenium, and plenty of other nutrients and minerals, salmon is one of the best foods for your heart. Couple that with cooking them in heart-healthy olive oil and the addition of lemon juice, which has abundant vitamin C, and you have a nutritional powerhouse to serve your family.
Ok, so these burgers are good for you, but are they good to eat? The answer, quite simply, is YES! If I could, I would scream it from the rooftops. These flavors all but jump off the page and onto your plate. Of course, you could always take your salmon burgers to an even higher level by adding a slice of Swiss, Havarti, or Provolone cheese. When you do that, you get the many benefits of dairy added to your already highly nutritious meal.
Should I Grind or Chop My Salmon?
Decisions, decisions! Sometimes, a recipe provides options, and you get to decide which way to turn. With salmon burgers, you can opt for pulsing the salmon in a food processor to create a coarse texture, or you can use a sharp knife to cut your filet into ¼-inch pieces. What you don’t want to do is grind it up into a fine mush.
Fish burgers stand out the most when they have small chunks of fish that give you the perfect bite. These are not the same as salmon patties you make from canned salmon. You get the mouth feel of the little pieces of salmon as you eat them. So, while I can’t tell you whether to grind or chop, I can tell you that either way, you want to keep small pieces of the fish for the proper consistency.
How to Make Ahead and Store
The salmon burgers can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead of time. The uncooked patties can be refrigerated in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers. Once cooked, let the patties cool before storing them in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat them in a skillet, air fryer, oven, or microwave. The burgers freeze well in airtight freezer containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Burgers and fries go together like a horse and carriage. Although that might seem like the obvious choice, consider elevating your meal with Classic Scalloped Potatoes. After all, you’re elevating your burger, so why not make a unique side dish? Another great side dish for fish burgers is Potato Salad with Dill Relish. After all, dill is often served with fish. This Classic Ambrosia Salad is another great option, as you get a side dish and dessert all in one tasty bowl. It is the perfect light accompaniment to salmon burgers.
Salmon Burgers Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds salmon fillets skin and bones removed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- 4 burger buns optional
- Lettuce leaves optional
- Sliced tomatoes optional
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 1/4-inch pieces or pulse briefly in a food processor for a coarse grind.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into four equal-sized patties.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the salmon patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the salmon burgers on burger buns with lettuce and tomato slices, or enjoy them plain with a side salad.
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