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Salmon Burgers Recipe

Name: Salmon Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4 burgers
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds wild salmon, skinned and boneless; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 0.25 cup shallot or red onion, finely diced; 0.33 cup fresh parsley and fresh dill, chopped; 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 egg; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 0.5 cup mayo (or half mayo, half Greek yogurt); 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon pepper; 2 pinches cayenne; 1 tablespoon capers, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons dill pickles, diced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, roughly chopped; 4 burger buns; tomato slices; pickled onions; avocado or cucumber; lettuce or sprouts

Healthy delicious Salmon Burgers are easy to make with fresh salmon! Grillable and flavorful with the best texture. A perfect summer meal bursting with delicious flavor and healthy omega-3s!

4.7 from 133 votes

21 mins

Total Time

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How to Make the Best Salmon Burgers

These salmon burgers are the perfect way to enjoy a healthy, protein-packed meal without sacrificing flavor. Made with fresh wild salmon that’s hand-chopped for the ideal texture, these burgers are loaded with bright herbs, zesty lemon, and just the right amount of seasoning to let the salmon shine.

What sets these salmon burgers apart is their incredible versatility—grill them for that perfect char, pan-sear for a crispy crust, or air-fry for a quick weeknight dinner. The homemade dilly tartar sauce with capers and pickles adds a tangy, creamy element that pairs beautifully with the rich salmon flavor.

Serve these on toasted buns with your favorite fresh toppings for a restaurant-quality meal at home. They’re not only delicious but also packed with omega-3 fatty acids, making them a smart choice for a satisfying summer dinner.

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Ingredients

Salmon Patties

Dilly Tartar Sauce

For Serving

Instructions

Prepare the Salmon Patties

With a sharp knife, hand chop the salmon into 1/4-inch pieces. Mix chopped salmon with dijon, shallot, parsley, bread crumbs, egg, lemon juice and lemon zest in a bowl.
With a gentle hand, not pressing or mushing too much, form into 4 six-ounce patties, about an inch thick. For smaller burgers, make 6 four-ounce patties instead.
Freeze for 10 minutes, or place in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.

Cook the Burgers

Brush the grill grates with oil and cook the salmon burgers for 3 minutes with the lid closed. Flip and cook 3 minutes more on the other side. Internal temp should be 130°F when done.
Alternatively, pan-sear in a grill pan or oiled skillet on the stove, or air-fry for 10 minutes at 375°F.

Make the Tartar Sauce

Whisk together mayo, dijon, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cayenne, capers, pickles and fresh dill.

Assemble

Serve the salmon burgers on your favorite buns with toppings like tomato slices, avocado, lettuce or sprouts, red onion, cucumber, and plenty of dilly tartar sauce.

Notes

If using frozen salmon, make sure it is completely thawed before using.
Use gluten-free panko for a GF version.
For a lighter tartar sauce, use half mayo and half Greek yogurt.