Originally published in the Today’s Parent September/October 2018 issue. Photo by Erik Putz.
Juicy Salmon Burgers
By Chatelaine4
PREP TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
Serves
6
Photo: Erik Putz
Topped with a creamy, lemon and dill mayo, this burger is packed with omega-3 and will please even the pickiest eater.
Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh salmon , skinless
- 1/2 cup green onion , chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley , chopped
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg , beaten
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil , divided
Lemon + Dill Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp capers , chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill , chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut salmon into 1-in. slices and place in freezer for 10 min to make it easier to chop. Finely chop salmon and combine
with onion, parsley, mayonnaise, salt and egg. Stir in enough bread crumbs to make into patties. Form into 6 to 8 burgers, depending on bun size. - Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large non-stick pan over medium high. Working in batches, fry burgers for 8 to 10 min, turning and adding more oil to pan as needed, until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through.
- Stir ingredients together for Lemon and Dill Mayo and serve with salmon burgers on soft buns with lettuce, if desired.
Tip
Got leftover burger patties? Turn them into lunches with our Salmon Frittata and Salmon and Mango Fresh Rolls recipes.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 549,
- Protein
- 31 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g,
- Fat
- 45 g,
- Fibre
- 1 g,
- Sodium
- 878 mg.
- Excellent source of
- vitamin B12
