Description
These Lemon Herb Salmon Burgers are a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional burgers. Made with finely chopped salmon and a blend of herbs and seasonings, these patties are pan-seared to perfection and served on buns with your favorite toppings. Light and delicious, they are perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Patties:
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Serving:
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Extra dill mayo or tartar sauce for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped salmon, panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, green onions, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 4 equal patties and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to help them hold together.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the salmon patties for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toast the burger buns if desired.
- To assemble, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, add the salmon burger, top with sliced tomato and extra dill mayo or tartar sauce if using, and cover with the top bun.
- Serve immediately.
Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Notes
- For a lighter version, serve the salmon burgers bunless over mixed greens with extra lemon wedges.
- These patties can also be cooked on a well-oiled grill pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
