Healthy Eating
Salmon Burgers
Description
These succulent Salmon Burgers are among the healthiest and most delicious burgers you’ll ever eat! They’re made with fresh (not canned) salmon and without added breadcrumbs or eggs. It’s pure salmon goodness, all the way.
Ingredients
- For the Burgers:
- 1 ¼ 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
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus additional as needed
- For the Sauce:
- ¾ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs such as cilantro, parsley, dill, chives, or a mix
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- For Serving:
- Buns or lettuce cups
- Arugula optional
- Sliced tomato optional
Directions
- 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. (Be patient. Moist, tender patties will be your reward.)
- 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.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. With your hands, compact each portion into a patty that is about 1 inch thick. They might not hold together at first, but keep squeezing. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve the burgers immediately (on buns or inside of lettuce cups), topped with lots of the sauce and a sliced tomato if you like.
