Here’s the salmon burger recipe for you! They’re simple and have the best flavor: every bite is perfectly coated with tartar sauce.
Here’s a great dinner idea that’ll be calling your name: this irresistible one salmon burger Recipe! These burgers are so deliciously filling they’ll burst into flames, they’ve never been part of our dinner repertoire. Each bite is hearty and juicy, topped with a creamy tartar sauce that gives it rock star status. It’s a great way to feel like you’re eating red meat without the meat! It’s just as satisfying, we find.
The keys to good salmon burgers
Salmon burgers are a great healthy alternative to red meat. Or if you’re someone like us, they’re a treat to add to our 90% plant-based diet! We were forever stuck with veggie burgers until this salmon burger hit the market. Our whole family gave 5 stars! Here’s what you need to know about how to make this salmon burger recipe:
- You will use raw salmon. It doesn’t have to be pre-cooked! You can use any type of salmon, the better the salmon the better the taste. Would you like to use canned salmon? Go for plain salmon cakes.
- A food processor is handy, but a knife works too! Stir the dough to get the right texture: or you can use a knife to chop it finely.
- Refrigerate before cooking. Firming burgers for 15 minutes does wonders for texture.
- Fry for 5 minutes on each side. Then it’s a quick pan in healthy olive oil. It will be slightly crispy on the outside and golden brown to perfection.
Best salmon to buy
We think we’ll love this salmon burger recipe: because you season it and shape it into patties, you don’t need the most expensive beautiful filet. You can get away with lower quality salmon in a burger! But as with any recipe, the better the ingredients, the better the taste. We recommend for this recipe:
- Fresh salmon tastes best. You can find good frozen salmon. But for the best salmon, buy it fresh at your local seafood counter.
- Buy wild salmon. Wild fish caught in your country is generally a sustainable choice. There are also quality options at well-regulated farms; see Seafood Watch consumer guide.
Salmon Burger Sauce Ideas!
Once your salmon burger is cooked, accompany it with a tasty and gourmet sauce for maximum enjoyment! Here we went to the classic with a traditional remoulade sauce. But there are so many options, each with a different vibe. Some salmon burger sauce ideas to try include:
- remouladea traditional French and Cajun sauce with mayonnaise (our top pick!)
- remouladea common seafood sauce
- Lemon Dill Saucefor a Mediterranean touch
- Coriander Cream Saucea flavorful dairy-free option
- Cilantro Lime Rancha creamy coriander-based ranch
- dill sauce or cucumber sauceMediterranean sauces with Greek yoghurt
- horseradish saucecreamy with a spicy bite!
- Spicy mayonnaiseMayonnaise with zing
- Special burger sauceall your favorite spices in one
Salmon Burger Toppings
Once you’ve chosen a sauce, you can customize your salmon burger toppings based on the theme. There are so many great ideas out there, so we’re working on a separate list! Here’s what we used and a few other ideas:
What is panko?
- Panko is a Japanese-style mix of breadcrumbs which is airier and lighter than conventional breadcrumbs. We like to use panko because it’s light, crunchy, and has a nice texture.
- Need a replacement? You can use coarse breadcrumbs or homemade breadcrumbs.
- Is that all you can find for regular breadcrumbs? Only use ½ cup panko instead of ¾ cup since regular breadcrumbs are very finely ground.
How to make this gluten free recipe
Can you make these salmon burgers for free? Yes. Here’s what to do:
- Look for gluten-free panko or breadcrumbs in store or online. It’s pretty easy to find these days!
- Try a gluten-free breadcrumb substitute like oatmeal or shredded gluten-free crackers.
- Use a gluten free bun or try this bread substitute.
What to serve with a salmon burger
Wanna make a meal out of this? Here’s what we would serve with these delicious salmon burgers to make a meal:
This salmon burger recipe is…
Pescetarian and dairy free. Gluten-free see notes above.
The description
Here’s the salmon burger recipe for you! They’re simple and have the best flavor: every bite is perfectly coated with tartar sauce.
- 1 Pound salmon, remove skin and bones
- ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 tbsp capers, drained
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup Panko or coarse breadcrumbs (gluTen free if desired)*
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
- ½ cup Remoulade sauce or other salmon burger sauce (see above)
- To serve: rolls, red onion, tomato, lettuce
- Cut the raw salmon into pieces. Place in a food processor along with the parsley or cilantro, capers, onion powder, and kosher salt. Pulse 8-10 times until coarsely chopped; Be careful not to over-treat. (Alternatively, use a large chef’s knife to shred everything until it has an even, coarsely chopped texture.) Remove the blade and stir in the panko, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise (you can use this in a food processor or in a bowl).
- Shape the dough into 4 burger molds about ¾ inch thick. Place in fridge for 15 minutes to set texture (or up to 24 hours). While the burgers are resting, prepare the tartar sauce.
- When ready to cook, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook until browned, 4-5 minutes. Then flip them and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the inside reads 130 degrees Fahrenheit on a food thermometer. You can also grill the burgers over medium heat for the same amount of time.
- Serve on a bun with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and tartar sauce or any other salmon burger sauce. Prepare and store: Refrigerate for up to 2 days or wrap in freezer safe packaging and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator the day before preparing.
Remarks
*If you can only find regular breadcrumbs, use ½ cup as it’s much finer than panko.
- Category: main course
- Method: Cook
- Kitchen: seafood
Keywords: Salmon Burger Recipe, Salmon Burger Sauce
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