Salmon Burgers with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce and Fresh Veggies Recipe
This recipe for Salmon Burgers offers a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional burgers, using minced salmon, aromatic herbs, and a light almond flour binder. Perfectly pan-fried or grilled to a golden finish, these patties pair wonderfully with a tangy lemon dill yogurt sauce, creamy avocado, and crisp veggies, making for a delicious and healthy meal in just about an hour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds fresh salmon (skin removed; yields about 1 pound salmon meat)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup roughly chopped parsley or dill (or a mix of both)
- 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For Serving
- Lemon dill yogurt sauce
- Sliced avocado
- Tomato slices
- Red onion (thinly sliced or quick pickled)
- Sprouts or microgreens
- Butter lettuce leaves or buns
Instructions
- Prep the salmon: After removing the skin from the salmon, cut the fish into chunks. Using a chef’s knife, hand chop the salmon until it is minced but still contains a few larger pieces for extra texture.
- Mix the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon with the beaten egg, almond flour, diced red onion, chopped parsley or dill, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Form and chill patties: Shape the mixture into four equal-sized patties. Place the patties in the refrigerator and chill for 20 to 30 minutes to help them firm up and hold together during cooking.
- Cook the salmon burgers: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, cook the patties on a grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, noting they are more delicate on the grill and require gentle handling to prevent breakage.
- Assemble and serve: Serve the cooked salmon burgers topped with lemon dill yogurt sauce, sliced avocado, tomato, red onion, sprouts or microgreens, and your choice of butter lettuce leaves or buns for a delicious, fresh meal.
Notes
- Chilling the patties before cooking is crucial to ensure they hold together and do not fall apart during cooking.
- Handle the patties gently when grilling to prevent breakage as salmon burgers are more fragile on the grill compared to the stovetop.
- Using almond flour helps keep the recipe gluten-free and adds a subtle nutty flavor.
- For extra flavor, consider quick pickling the red onions before serving.
- Feel free to customize the herbs—parsley and dill both work wonderfully in this recipe.
