Salmon Burgers (Easy and Healthy)

These Salmon Burgers are an easy, healthful lunch or dinner that’s sure to become a go-to for you. Flakey salmon combines with fresh dill, Dijon mustard, minced shallots, and lemon juice. The mixture is shaped into burger patties and then cooked on the stovetop before being served warm in lettuce wraps or hamburger buns. With minimal prep time, a cook time of 20 minutes, and a total time of just about 30 minutes, this salmon burger recipe is great for weeknight dinners and weekend gatherings, and you can even double the recipe to make your weekly meal prep easy. And if you want a hands-off option, use our directions in the recipe notes for air fryer salmon burgers.

Make Salmon Burgers Part Of Your Menu This Week!

Are you stuck in a dinner rut and tired of having the same meals week after week? It’s time to change it up, and give these salmon burgers a try! A great way to use up leftover salmon, these burgers are nutritious and quick to make, providing an adequate source of high-quality protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

The burger patties come together with a handful of ingredients and cook quickly. And while the avocado garlic sauce is optional, we highly recommend you give it a try. Its bright, refreshing flavors are the perfect complement to the burger patties. That said, this recipe pairs well with a variety of toppings, and no matter how you serve it, it’s sure to be a hit.

Ingredients To Make Homemade Salmon Burgers

Here’s what you need to make this salmon burgers recipe today:

• Salmon – use pre-cooked, skinless salmon filets or canned salmon
• Lemon juice and lemon zest – you’ll need 1 large or 2 small lemons
• Shallot – may substitute 2 minced garlic cloves
• Green onions (scallions) – thinly sliced
• Fresh dill – or use 1 teaspoon dried dill
• Dijon mustard – Primal Kitchen Dijon Mustard is our favorite. It has great flavor, is made without added sugar, and the ingredient list is short
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• Eggs
• Almond flour – super-fine blanched almond flour works best to hold the patties together and eliminate the need for a cup panko breadcrumbs. We love Bob’s Red Mill for a certified gluten-free almond flour brand we trust.
• Coconut oil – may sub ghee/clarified butter

For the complete directions and ingredient amounts, scroll down to the recipe card below. All of our recipes include the nutrition information, listing calories, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, sodium, total fat, and more per serving.

How To Make This Salmon Burger Recipe

Here are the steps to make these easy salmon burgers on the stovetop for an easier version than most oven baked recipes requiring a baking sheet:

1. Combine: Add all the salmon burger ingredients except the coconut oil to a large bowl, and mix until they are well combined.
2. Shape the salmon burgers: Using your hands, form the salmon mixture into 8 equal-sized small patties.
3. Cook: Heat the coconut oil on a griddle or pan over medium-high heat. Then, carefully add the salmon burgers to the pan, and cook on both sides until they’re golden brown and heated through.

Air Fryer Option for Salmon Burgers

Did you know? You can use this recipe to make air fryer salmon burgers! Here are the instructions to make an air fryer salmon burger recipe:

1. Form the patties: Follow the recipe as directed, combining all the ingredients for the salmon mixture and shaping it into 8 small patties.
2. Air fry the burgers: Spray the tops of the patties with avocado oil spray, and place them in an air fryer basket. Air fry at 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through, flipping halfway through the cooking time, and spraying the tops with more oil when you turn them over.

Ingredients To Make The Avocado Garlic Sauce

Although it’s optional, we highly recommend pairing this avocado garlic sauce with these salmon burgers or any other recipes like grilled salmon, sheet pan baked salmon, or beef burgers.

• Avocado – use a ripe, medium avocado
• Extra virgin olive oil – Primal Kitchen Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is our go-to oil for condiments, baking, roasting, and sautéing
• Lemon juice
• Dijon mustard
• Fresh dill – may substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill
• Garlic cloves – whole, fresh cloves are best
• Salt and black pepper

How To Make The Avocado Garlic Sauce

This tasty topping comes together with just one step:

1. Blend: Add all the ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender, and pulse until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

How To Store and Freeze This Salmon Burger Recipe

To store leftover burgers, allow them to cool completely. Then, transfer them to an airtight container, and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days. Or, wrap the cooked burgers in wax or parchment paper, and transfer them to a freezer-safe container. They will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to eat, allow the burgers to thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, reheat them in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.

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