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Salmon Patties are a light and flavorful alternative to your typical beef burger. They are a tasty way to get in a serving of fish for the week. A must-try for seafood and salmon lovers!
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This tasty, and very filling, salmon burger can be served as a main dish or as a salmon cake! To make it more like a hamburger, serve it on a bun, slices of bread, in a pita pocket, or wrap it in lettuce leaves. Salmon patties are every bit as flavorful, juicy, and satisfying as a patty of beef. Chop up leftovers and serve them over a salad for a second meal during the week.
Salmon burgers are a light and healthy dinner that has a savory and flavorful taste! It is filled with flavor and simple ingredients straight from your pantry. This is an easy salmon burger recipe that can add toppings and have variations each time you make it. Change up your summertime routine and enjoy this salmon burger recipe with friends and family!
Salmon Burger Ingredients
Take your salmon to the next level with this easy salmon burger recipe! Simply use uncooked salmon and combine these pantry and fridge staple ingredients. They will form and bond together when combined.
- Salmon – Skinless salmon fillets that are uncooked. 1 pound skinless salmon fillets uncooked, cut into 1-inch pieces leftover cooked salmon or canned salmon can also be used.
- Panko – Panko breadcrumbs add a crispy texture to the outside and thickness inside as it is combined. There are various flavors to choose from!
- Basil – Freshly chopped basil gives a savory flavor.
- Egg white – This locks in moisture with the salmon as well as it binds the ingredients together.
Instructions for Salmon Burgers
- Combine – Mix salmon, bread crumbs, basil, and salt. Add egg white and mix well.
- Form patties – Divided the mixture into four even parts, and form into patties.
- Cook – Spray a frying pan or skillet with cooking spray. Cook the patties on the stovetop for 3 minutes on each side over medium heat until browned on both sides.
- Serve – Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings and condiments.
Topping Ideas
Mix and match the condiments and vegetables for more variations. Try different buns depending on what your family is in the mood for!
- Buns – Use burger buns, wheat buns, lettuce wrap, or pita bread all give this salmon burger the casing it needs.
- Condiments – Mustard, dijon mustard, ketchup, fry sauce, or mayo are all great creamy dressings to use on the bun.
- Veggies – Sliced pickles, peppers, or cut up a red onion for extra crunchy texture.
- Tomato – Slice tomatoes long ways to fit perfectly on the salmon patty.
- Lettuce – Iceberg lettuce or bib or butter lettuce is our favorite! They both sit nicely on the salmon patty and give that fresh taste.
Variations of Seasonings and Flavor
A variety of fresh herb seasonings and vegetables can be added to your taste. For this simple recipe, we use fresh basil and salt. Try something from the following list or a favorite of your own to season the patties to your taste!
- Fresh garlic, garlic powder, garlic, or salt has your favorite garlic seasonings in one pinch.
- Green onion, diced onion, onion powder, or onion salt is more of a savory flavor.
- Fresh parsley, fresh dill, or rosemary is earthy and fresh.
- Diced celery, red pepper, or carrot has a veggie delight flavor.
- Fresh lemon juice gives a zesty taste.
- Black pepper adds a hint of spice.
“These salmon burgers are our favorite!!! They’re on a weekly rotation!”
-Jennifer
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Salmon is a fatty fish. It is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, but it is not high in saturated fat. The American Heart Association recommends eating “fatty fish” at least twice a week to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.
There are several variations of salmon burgers and types of condiments, pickles, or lettuce to assemble it with. It depends on what your preference is!
With this recipe, we use breadcrumbs to hold the burger together with an egg white. This will thicken and enrich the salmon burger while it is being cooked. If you don’t have breadcrumbs on hand, crush some saltine crackers.
Yes! Our salmon burger recipe uses fresh salmon fillets that are raw or cooked, but canned salmon can also be used.
If you are following a keto or low-carb diet, use almond flour instead. Everything else in the ingredients is gluten-free, keto, or low-carb. Switch out the bun for GF or lettuce for a keto and low-carb meal.
Storing and Freezing Salmon Burgers
- Refrigerator – To store salmon patties, place them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week. Serve them cold in a salad or warmed over rice in a salmon bowl.
- Freezer – To freeze salmon patties, we recommend wrapping them in plastic wrap, and then in foil. Keep in the freezer for up to a few months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
More Salmon Recipes
We can’t get enough of salmon. It is healthy and it is versatile. If you are also a salmon lover, here are more great methods of preparing and eating salmon.
How To Make Salmon Burgers
Salmon Burger
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets uncooked, cut into 1 inch pieces (leftover cooked salmon or canned salmon can also be used)
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs plain or lemon pepper seasoned for added flavor
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 large egg white
For a Salmon Burger
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 8 dill pickle slices
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Mix salmon, bread crumbs, basil, and salt.
- Add egg white and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into four even parts, and form into patties. Spray a frying pan with cooking spray. Cook the patties for 3 minutes on each side over medium heat until browned on both sides.
- Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings and condiments.
Notes
Nutrition Information
These salmon burgers are our favorite!!! They’re on a weekly rotation!
My salmon-loving family loved these!
That’s awesome! My family loves salmon too. I’ll take a salmon burger over a hamburger any day!
These Salmon Burgers did not last long at our house!! They were amazing!!
I was craving salmon burgers and came across this recipe. It was easy and so good. We will definitely make this again.
Is the salmon uncooked when you form the patties?
Great question, Brenna. I should’ve made that more clear in the recipes. Yes! The salmon is raw when you form the patties. Salmon cooks quickly. When you make the Salmon Burgers with raw salmon it cooks up moist and juicy, without drying out.