Description
Delicious salmon burgers served with a creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and toasted buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds skinless salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2–3 tablespoons minced green onions
- 1 cup chopped parsley leaves and tender stems
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1/3 cup unseasoned bread crumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, halved
- Tzatziki sauce
- Baby arugula
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- Toasted buns (ciabatta or whole wheat)
Instructions
- Place about one-quarter of the salmon and Dijon mustard into a food processor. Process until it forms a smooth paste. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining salmon to the food processor and pulse a few times until coarsely chopped, retaining some texture. Combine this with the paste in the mixing bowl.
- Incorporate green onions, parsley, coriander, sumac, paprika, black pepper, and a generous pinch of kosher salt into the salmon mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread bread crumbs on a plate. Divide the chilled mixture into four equal portions and shape each into 1-inch thick patties. Coat each side of the patties by pressing into the bread crumbs. Place the breaded patties on the parchment-lined pan.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place patties into the oil and cook, flipping once, until medium-rare and golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 to 4 minutes total. Maintain temperature to avoid burning crumbs. Internal temperature should reach 115–120°F (46–49°C).
- Transfer cooked patties to paper towels to remove excess oil. Lightly season with salt and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Spread tzatziki sauce on toasted buns. Layer with salmon patties, baby arugula, tomato slices, and red onion slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the patties to prevent sticking.
- Variations can include different herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg