What toppings can I put on a salmon burger?

This salmon burger recipe can be topped with a wide variety of toppings such as tzatziki sauce, a tablespoon mayonnaise, tartar sauce, diced red onion, arugula, or even Greek yogurt mixed with fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro or Italian seasoning.

Are salmon burgers healthy?

Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, full of healthy fats, and low in cholesterol, these burgers are a healthy recipe in our book!

How do you keep salmon patties from falling apart?

Try adding an extra tablespoon of almond flour at a time until the patties hold their shape.

What kind of cheese goes on a salmon burger?

Thin slices of havarti dill, spreadable cheese like Brie or cream cheese, or a sprinkle of feta cheese all make for great cheese options to add flavor and a touch of calcium to this recipe.

Salmon Burgers (Easy and Healthy)

Servings: 8 patties (4 servings) 1x

Ingredients

For the Salmon Burgers:

12 ounces wild-caught salmon, baked and chopped (may substitute canned)
1/2 large lemon, juiced (~2 tablespoons) + ½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 small shallot, minced (may substitute 2 cloves garlic, minced)
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (may substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup almond flour
1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee/clarified butter

For the Avocado Garlic Sauce:

1 medium avocado, halved and pit removed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh dill (may substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill)
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon fine salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

To make the salmon burgers, in a large bowl, combine all of the salmon burger ingredients, except the coconut oil; mix well. If mixture feels too wet, add additional almond flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Form the mixture into 8 small patties. Patties easily fall apart until they are cooked. Handle with caution. If not cooking right away, place the salmon patties in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
To cook the salmon patties, heat the coconut oil on a griddle or pan over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add burgers to pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Patties should sizzle when added to pan.
Optional Step: To make the Avocado Garlic Sauce, in a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients and process until smooth.
Serve salmon patties in buns, over lettuce greens, or tucked into lettuce wraps. If desired, top with a squeeze of lemon juice and a dollop of the Avocado Garlic Sauce.

Notes

Air Fryer Directions: Mix and form the patties as directed. Then, mist the tops of the patties with avocado oil spray or cooking 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.

1 tablespoon (1/8 of the recipe) of the Avocado Garlic Sauce adds these nutrients to a salmon burger: 93 calories, 10 g fat (1 g sat fat), 85 mg sodium, 2 g carb (1 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 0 g protein, 0 mg cholesterol

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 burgers (without sauce)
Calories: 224
Fat: 11 g
(Sat Fat: 3 g)
Sodium: 302 mg
Carbohydrate: 3 g
(Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 1 g)
Protein: 26 g
Cholesterol: 128 mg

Dietary

Dairy-Free Gluten-free Grain-Free Paleo Whole30

Recipe By: The Real Food Dietitians