Looking for a delicious burger recipe, look no further than the Salmon burger recipe. Served them slathered in lemon juice and capers, with a drizzle of olive oil and topped with baby spinach leaves.
They are also delicious with a salad of arugula, shaved fennel, purple onion, and shaved Parmesan. These patties are great for weeknight grilling but are also elegant enough to serve at a weekend bbq or even a fancy dinner.
Use this recipe as a base and be innovative by adding capers, chopped sundried tomatoes, olives, herbs, and spices. Or Serve on buns, in a lettuce wrap, in pitas, or with your favorite side dish.
Prep time: 10 min, Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces
-1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
-1/4 cup minced onion
-one egg, beaten
-1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-4 hamburger buns, toasted
-4 lettuce leaves
-1/2 cup mayonnaise
-4 slices tomato
How to make it?
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Place salmon in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped.
3. In a large bowl, mix together salmon, bread crumbs, onion, egg, and Dijon mustard. Form into 4 burgers.
4. Brush burgers with olive oil.
5. Grill burgers for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
6. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with lettuce, mayonnaise, and tomato.
The keys to a great salmon burger are:
- Cooking the salmon to the appropriate temperature.
- Cooking the salmon with a bit of oil.
- Mixing well to ensure a uniform consistency.
- Salmon is an oily fish and therefore very flavourful.
Best salmon to buy
The freshest, finest salmon is available. Wild-caught Alaskan salmon is not only better for the environment, but also for flavor. Plus, wild-caught salmon contains about twice as much Omega-3 fatty acids. Overcooked salmon is too dry and tasteless. Medium rare is best for flavor, juiciness, and keeping the fish moist.
The freshest breadcrumbs. Don’t buy breadcrumbs that are more than a few days old. They have a tendency to get soggy and stale. Definitely don’t skimp on the capers.
Tips to follow
- While preparing the salmon burgers, if you over-mix the salmon, the salmon burgers will turn out very dense.
- If the burger has turned out too soft, add some all-purpose flour to get a firm result.
- Remember to use a fresh salmon filet, which can easily be folded in half.
- You can make the mixture in advance and refrigerate it.
- Add other vegetables like carrots, peas, and onion.
- You can also add 2-3 tbsp of bread crumbs to absorb the moisture.
- You can also add 1-2 eggs for binding to make the mix more firm. The egg will help to bind the salmon patty, so it does not fall apart.
- You can add herbs and spices of your choice, as per your taste.
So what are you waiting for, try this recipe today and let us know in the comments how is it?
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