These healthy salmon burgers are not only packed full of healthy fats, but they are bursting with flavour too. We have used some of our favourite Thai flavours in these easy burgers, but they are easy to adapt with your favourite seasoning. They can be grilled, fried or cooked in the oven and perfect in a bun with some slaw and our incredible creamy lime and basil sauce drizzled over them.
These easy salmon burgers are crispy on the outside, soft and flaky on the inside and they make such a nice change from regular beef burgers on a BBQ or on burger night. With just a few ingredients, which are easily adaptable to suit your family's tastes, you can whizz these burgers up in a food processor for a simple, but delicious, family friendly meal.
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Why you will love it
- A delicious way to enjoy salmon
- An alternative for burger night
- Full of healthy fats
- Cooked in just 20 minutes
- Amazing creamy sauce
- Can be served on a salad for a low carb option
How yo make a salmon burger - Step by step
One: Put the bread in a food processor and blend until breadcrumbs.
Two: Put the skinless salmon chunks, 2 of the garlic cloves, lemon grass, shallots, ginger, chillies and juice of 1 of the limes in a food processor and blend until a paste.
Three: Take out and form into 2 burger patties.
Four: Heat some oil in a pan and cook the burgers for around 3-4 minutes each side.
Five: Meanwhile, put the Greek yogurt, the last garlic clove, juice of 1 lime and the basil in a food processor (clean after using it for the salmon) and blend to make a sauce.
Six: Serve in a bun (optional) with sauce on top of the salmon burger with slaw and lettuce (optional).
Burger seasoning
One of the great thing about these burgers is how easy they are to adapt. Once you have the basic ingredients of the salmon and breadcrumbs, then you can really flavour it any way you like.
We went with a Thai vibe, as it makes these burgers really light and fragrant with the ginger and lemongrass, but still with a kick of heat from the chilli.
You could take out all the Thai ingredients and just simply add some lemon juice and fresh herbs like dill, parsley or chives. You could go down a Mexican route and add a couple of tablespoons of Mexican seasoning too.
Burger sauce
I usually make a double batch of this sauce when making the burgers, as I eat spoonfuls of it at a time before it even gets to the burgers. It is THAT good!
Creamy Greek yogurt is the base (although you could use mayo, creme fraiche or sour cream) and we mixed in garlic, lime juice and fresh basil. It's such a simple sauce, but it has so much flavour and it's the perfect sauce for these burgers.
Burger topping
Avocado is always a good choice when it comes to topping a salmon burger. We didn't use it as it didn't really go with the Thai flavours, but if you leave them out then it's totally the way to go.
We didn't add cheese to these burgers, as cheese and salmon don't really go together. It's best to keep the toppings to a minimum and veggie or fruit based. A pineapple salsa would be a great topping for these salmon burgers. We just went with some homemade coleslaw, lettuce and the creamy sauce.
Can I use tinned salmon?
Yes, you can use tinned salmon to make salmon burgers. If you find that the burger mix is a little too dry when using tinned salmon, then you might need to add half of a whole whisked egg to the mixture before forming in to burger patties.
Can they be cooked in the oven?
We fried these burgers, as it makes them nice and crispy and it's much quicker that way. But, for a healthier option you could oven bake them - you do run the risk of them falling apart though. You can bake them in a preheated oven at 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 for 20 minutes.
What To serve them with
Burgers and fries are must, right? We serve these burgers in a bun with our Homemade Garlic Potato Wedges. If you want a lower carb version, then you could serve a couple of these per person in some giant lettuce wraps.
You could also serve them with The Best Greek Potatoes, Baked Polenta Fries or Air Fryer Fries.
FAQs
Salmon is super healthy, so it's a great choice for making a burger. Salmon is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as a good source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
Try to buy the best quality, and sustainable salmon that you can too.
You can keep these burgers in the fridge for about 3 days, but if you want to freeze them then wrap them up individually and they will keep in the freezer for about 3 months. Defrost them fully and then reheat them by cooking them in a frying pan so they stay crispy.
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Recipe
Salmon Burger with Basil Sauce
Ingredients
- 240 g salmon fillets skinned and cut in to chunks
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 lemongrass stalk
- 4 shallots
- 30 g ginger
- 1 small green chillies
- 100 g wholemeal bread blended into breadcrumbs
- 2 limes (juice only)
- 4 tablespoon 0% Greek yogurt
- 4 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional to serve:
- 2 Burger buns
- Slaw
- Lettuce
Instructions
- Put the bread in a food processor and blend until breadcrumbs.
- Put the skinless salmon chunks, 2 of the garlic cloves, lemon grass, shallots, ginger, chillies and juice of 1 of the limes in a food processor and blend until a paste.
- Take out and form into 2 burger patties.
- Heat some oil in a pan and cook for around 4-5 minutes each side.
- Meanwhile, put the Greek yoghurt, the last garlic clove, juice of 1 lime and the basil in a food processor (clean after using it for the salmon) and blend to make a sauce.
- Serve in a bun (optional) with sauce on top of the salmon burger with slaw and lettuce (optional).
Notes
- If you want to make these burgers really crispy, then use Panko breadcrumbs instead of wholemeal breadcrumbs.
- The key to keeping these burgers staying together is putting them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking (preferably an hour) and flipping them very carefully.
- Make sure the oil is nice and hot before adding the burgers to the pan.
- Not a fan of Thai flavours? You could just use some lemon juice and fresh herbs in these burgers, or add some Mexican seasoning instead.
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Danielle Wolter
these sound so incredible!! I love salmon and this is the perfect season to be making burgers!
Mikayla
I love unique burgers, I have to give these a try! Never attempted my own fish patties but they sound delicious!
Sandi
Hi you don’t mention if you coat in the breadcrumbs????? You just say to put both lots in the food processor ??? So does it all go in ?? And then make into burger patties , or breadcrumbs and then the other ingredients and then coat in breadcrumbs ..... confused??
Dannii
The breadcrumbs get mixed with the salmon mixture and then formed in to burgers.
Prash
I love salmon but never thought of adding it to the burger. You have just changed my mind - I have to try this
Mark S
They look really good! That recipe is now noted as the sun is starting to show!! BBQ time approaching :-)
Mir
I'm really excited to see this, Dannii. You see, I am a huge fish fanatic. I think it's a great source of lean protein, so I eat it several times a week. This burger is perfect!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
This recipe is so smart. We have a specialty grocery store up the street where they make and sell their own salmon burgers. They always look so good but I never buy them because I know there's still crap in them that I don't want. Now I can make my own salmon burgers at home and know exactly every ingredient that's in them :)
Deborah Nicholas
Bookmarked and most def will be making this it sounds delicious!!
Florentina
I love Salmon. I'll be honest that i haven't made a burger with it yet. Clearly that has to change, now I'm starving !
nicol
i will definitely try this. i love salmon nom
Charli Bruce
I'm not a salmon eater so these don't really appeal to me but I do love a good home made burger, my aunt on the other hand loves salmon and is always looking for new ways to cook it so shall be passing this along to her xx
Tanya Brannan
They look absolutely amazing! I love Salmon and Thai flavours, so will be giving these a go! x
Roy (at Poc)
we dnt really get salmon as often here but I will try this with Baramundi. *excited*
Looks great! :)
Miss Kitty Kaos
I love salmon and lime together this is something I definitely want to make !
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Leslie Rossi
i love salmon burgers! beef bothers my stomach and this is so tasty with an aioli
Kelly
These look SO delicious, Dannii! I love the sound of the creamy lime and basil sauce and would find every excuse to add that to any dish!