Fresh Salmon Burgers

With this hot summer, we were always looking for something fresh that didn’t require the oven or standing over a hot stove. We were in the mood for burgers, but we wanted something different.  So we tried something new. And it was delicious!

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Prepping the ingredients – 

Prep all the ingredients – I started with real, fresh salmon fillets – not frozen (although frozen will work just fine). I’m not a fan of canned salmon and this way I controlled what goes in and the freshness really comes through in the finished dish.

Make the Sauce first –

Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce and add sea salt and lemon pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate. You can make it up to a day ahead.

Making the burgers from fresh salmon – 

Now for the burgers –

Using fresh salmon fillets, de-bone and remove the skin from each piece, then cut it into small pieces.

Run 2-3 pieces of a rustic bread though the food processor fitted with a blade. This will make the bread crumbs.

Measure out the spices and chop the green onion.

Gently beat the egg.

Place the fresh salmon in a large bowl with the other ingredients. Mix with your hands, squeezing gently to make sure the egg is mixed in well. Form into two patties.

Heat the oil to medium high in a heavy skillet. Smash the garlic clove with the back of a knife and put it in the oil, leaving it there until it’s golden. Remove it from the oil. The garlic will help slightly flavor the oil.

Carefully place the patties in the hot oil and cook on medium heat, turning once – about 7-8 minutes on each side. Make sure the center is cooked and the sides are golden brown.

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Serve the burgers on toasted buns with lettuce, tomatoes and some red onion.

Top with the sauce and put a lemon wedge on the side.

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5 from 20 votes
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Fresh Salmon Burgers

A delicious salmon patty made with fresh, chopped salmon with a garlic caper sauce.

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish, supper
Cuisine: American, seafood
Keyword: barbecue sauce, burger, capers, fillets, fresh, garlic, salmon
Servings: 4 burgers
Author: HelenFern
Ingredients
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/4 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • lemon pepper and sea salt
Burgers
  • 2 cups fresh salmon fillet - chopped (about 4 fillets)
  • 1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 1/4 large lemon - juiced
  • 2 Tablespoons dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Condiments
  • crisp lettuce leaves
  • fresh sliced tomatoes
  • thin sliced red onion
  • 4 lemon wedges
  • 4 burger buns, toasted
Instructions
Sauce
  1. Make the Sauce first -

  2. Mix all the ingredients for the sauce and add sea salt and lemon pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate. You can make it up to a day ahead. 

Burgers
  1. Using fresh salmon fillets, de-bone and skin each piece, then cut it into small pieces.

  2. Run 2-3 pieces of a rustic bread though the food processor fitted with a blade. This will make the bread crumbs.

  3. Measure out the spices and chop the green onion.

  4. Gently beat the egg.

  5. Place the fresh salmon in a large bowl with the other ingredients. Mix with your hands, squeezing gently to make sure the egg is mixed in well. Form into two patties. 

  6. Heat the oil to medium high in a heavy skillet. Smash the garlic clove with the back of a knife and put it in the oil, leaving it there until it's golden. Remove it from the oil. The garlic will help slightly flavor the oil.

  7. Carefully place the patties in the hot oil and cook on medium heat, turning once - about 7-8 minutes on each side. Make sure the center is cooked and the sides are golden brown. 

Serving
  1. Serve the burgers on toasted buns with lettuce, tomatoes and some red onion. Top with the sauce and put a lemon wedge on the side.

Recipe Notes

 

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22 Responses to Fresh Salmon Burgers

  1. Tammy says:

    5 stars
    These turned out perfect and the sauce is excellent!

  2. Nancy says:

    5 stars
    Tasty recipe perfect for the weekend. Im such a big salmon fan. I’m really excited to try this

  3. Audrey says:

    5 stars
    The sauce looks amazing, I’m adding everything to my grocery list RN!!!

  4. Erin says:

    5 stars
    I was craving salmon! I am making this for dinner. Skipping the bun to keep it keto, but still going to be delicious!

  5. Audrey says:

    5 stars
    Oh I love salmon burgers! I will be making this this week.

  6. Evi says:

    5 stars
    I’ve never had a salmon burger before! I am dying to try this

  7. Looks tasty, hubby would enjoy this! Thanks so much for linking up at the Unlimited Link Party 85. Shared.

  8. Andréa says:

    5 stars
    Looks like a delicious recipe. Thank you for sharing!

  9. Lisa says:

    5 stars
    My mom would love this.

  10. Elizabeth says:

    5 stars
    Never had a salmon burger before but this was great! Thanks for sharing!

  11. Leslie says:

    5 stars
    Love this fresh take on burgers!

  12. 5 stars
    Flavorful twist on traditional burgers, using fresh salmon for a tasty and healthy option.

  13. Amy says:

    5 stars
    So good! Nice to not eat meat burgers all the time

  14. Jerika says:

    5 stars
    If you want a guilt-free burger make this Fresh Salmon Burgers.:) Yum!

  15. Mina says:

    5 stars
    Another addition to my favorite salmon recipes! So good!

  16. 5 stars
    Salmon, sour cream, and garlic sound absolutely scrumdiddlyumptious.
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  17. Andréa says:

    5 stars
    I love a good burger and these salmon burgers turned out to be just perfect! We loved the sauce, it was a great side dish! So delicious, the whole family loved them.

  18. 5 stars
    So good!! Will be making this again for sure!

  19. Nora says:

    5 stars
    This burger turned out tasty and, thanks to the sauce, very juicy! Simply perfect! Thank you!

  20. DK says:

    5 stars
    These salmon burgers are the best! The sauce is particularly yummy!

  21. nancy says:

    5 stars
    this salmon burger was a get change from our weeknight menu! it was juicy and super flavourful

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