salmon burgers

Salmon

Salmon Burgers

Salmon burgers are juicy, flavorful patties made from fresh or canned salmon mixed with herbs, spices, and binders like breadcrumbs or egg. Grilled or pan-fried, they’re a delicious, healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers, perfect on a bun with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

1 large egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, preferably old bay
1/2 lemon, juiced
hot sauce, to taste
two 6-ounce cans pink salmon in oil or spring water, drained
4 scallions, sliced thin
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons chopped capers
hot sauce, to taste
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 whole-wheat buns, toasted
1/4 head green leaf lettuce
4 slices tomato
1/2 cup pickle slices

Directions

For the patties: Mix together the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, seafood seasoning, lemon juice and hot sauce in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Fold in the salmon, scallions and panko until the mixture is combined again. Form into 4 patties, then set aside.
Place a large skillet over a medium-high heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the patties and cook until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel.
For the caper mayo: Mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, capers, hot sauce, salt and pepper.
To assemble: Spread some of the caper mayo on the bottom of a toasted bun. Top with a salmon patty, lettuce, tomato and pickle. Spread the other half of the bun with a bit more of the mayo and place on top. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve.