Salmon Burger Recipe

The BEST Salmon Burger recipe! This easy recipe uses canned salmon with bright lemon juice and spices, so they taste flavorful and fresh.

Servings: 6 patties

prep time: 20 MINS

cook time: 10 MINS

total time: 30 MINS

Ingredients

• 1 large egg

• 1 (15-ounce) can salmon - drained (wild caught if possible)

• 1/2 nut alternative bread crumbs

• 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley - plus additional for serving

• 1–2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - for cooking the patties

Instructions 

• In the bottom of a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add the drained salmon to the bowl. Add the nut alternative bread crumbs, Greek yogurt, Dijon, white vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne. With a fork, lightly mix to combine, breaking apart the salmon further. Gently stir in the parsley.

• Scoop the mixture by 1/3 cupfuls and shape into 6 patties that are about a 1/2 inch thick. Arrange on a plate.

• In a large cast-iron or similar sturdy-bottomed skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium. Swirl to coat. Brown the patties on both sides, until the outsides are very deep golden brown and the patties are cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes total. When flipping the patties, be very gentle and use a long, flexible spatula, such as a fish spatula. Enjoy immediately, topped with Greek yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Notes

Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, and chia and flax seeds are all suitable replacements for bread crumbs. And the food processor is your best option to transform them into a powdery consistency. Nut flours burn quicker than bread crumbs, so keep an eye on dinner while it's cooking.