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Salmon Burger

Made with salmon fillets, Greek yogurt, dill, and lemon, this Salmon Burger recipe is tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Top with a simple dill sauce on a brioche bun for an impressive weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to cook salmon burger, salmon burger, salmon burger recipe
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

For the salmon burgers:

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the dill sauce:

  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For serving:

  • 4 Brioche burger buns
  • Sliced red onion optional
  • Sliced tomato optional
  • Arugula optional

Instructions

  • To prepare the salmon, cut all of the salmon into small, bite-sized chunks. Place half of the cut salmon into a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. Transfer both the chopped and ground salmon into a large mixing bowl.
  • To the large mixing bowl, add the fresh dill, green onions, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
  • Divide the salmon mixture into four equally sized portions (about 6 ounces each). With damp hands, firmly form each portion into a 1-inch thick patty. Chill the patties in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to help firm them up.
  • While the salmon patties are in the refrigerator, make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until the sauce is smooth. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • To cook the salmon patties, heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. If using a grill pan, brush the pan with the olive oil. Once hot, place the salmon patties in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the salmon patties should reach (145°F or 62°C) when done.
  • Toast the brioche buns under a broiler or on the same pan if desired.
  • To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of the dill sauce on the bottom halves of each bun. Add a salmon patty to each, and if using, top with sliced red onion, tomato and arugula. Finish with the top half of the bun. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg