Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless, boneless salmon fillets, preferably king or Atlantic salmon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 soft hamburger buns, lightly toasted
- Creamy dill sauce, for serving
- Leaf lettuce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut one-quarter of the salmon into chunks and place it in a food processor.
- Add Dijon mustard, lemon zest, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and egg. Blend until smooth.
- Dice the remaining salmon into small 1/4-inch cubes.
- Combine the diced salmon and salmon mixture in a large bowl.
- Add the red bell pepper, shallot, dill, and parsley. Mix gently.
- Fold in the panko breadcrumbs until just combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal patties about 3/4 inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Transfer the patties to the oven and bake for about 8 minutes until firm and opaque in the center.
- Rest the burgers for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve on toasted buns with lettuce and creamy dill sauce.
Notes
- Chilling the mixture helps the burgers hold together while cooking.
- Fresh salmon provides the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overmix the burger mixture to keep the patties tender.
- Salmon burgers can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Freeze cooked patties for up to 1 month.
- Serve with salads, fries, slaw, or roasted vegetables.
- Whole wheat buns or lettuce wraps make a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared and Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
