Description
How to make the best fresh salmon burgers that are healthy and hold together on the stovetop or grill. No breadcrumbs or fillers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds salmon fillets (skin and pinbones removed)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as cilantro, parsley, dill, chives, or a mix)
- 2 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (plus additional as needed)
- 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as cilantro, parsley, dill, chives, or a mix)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Buns or lettuce cups
- Arugula (optional)
- Sliced tomato (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Place the salmon on a cutting board and cut crosswise into very thin, 1/4-inch strips. Now, take a second pass at cutting, going over the pieces in the opposite direction so that you cut the strips into a dice. Continue cutting the salmon until the pieces are very small, about 1/8- to 1/4-inch each.
- Step: Transfer the salmon to a large mixing bowl. Add the herbs, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, ginger, and black pepper. With a fork, mix to combine.
- Step: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. With your hands, compact each portion into a patty that is about 1 inch thick. Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet or large plate. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or cover with plastic and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- Step: While the burgers chill, prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, vinegar, herbs, garlic powder, and salt. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
- Step: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, gently lower the salmon patties onto it. Cook on the first side until crisp and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Gently flip burgers and cook on the second side until crisp and the burgers register 145°F on an instant read thermometer, about 4 minutes more.
- Step: Serve the burgers immediately (on buns or inside of lettuce cups), topped with lots of the sauce and a sliced tomato if you like.
Notes
To grill: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400° F). Oil the grill very well. Cook as directed, flipping once. To make ahead: Assemble patties and sauce up to 1 day in advance, storing in airtight containers in the refrigerator. To store: Refrigerate burgers and sauce separately for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT9M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 79 mg
Keywords: salmon burgers, healthy burger recipe, gluten-free, seafood burger, protein-rich
