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A salmon burger on a white plate with a small bowl of mustard.
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Juicy Homemade Salmon Burgers 

Delicious Salmon Burgers are made with fresh salmon and served with a creamy mustard sauce for an easy 30-minute meal. Light, flavorful, and high in protein, this burger recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless salmon filets
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 4 burger buns
  • Lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices

Mustard sauce:

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

  • Start by chopping the 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless salmon filets into large chunks and place them in a food processor.
    Chunks of fresh salmon on a plate.
  • Add the 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, chopped 1 shallot, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
    Fresh salmon in a food processor with onion, mustard, breadcrumbs and lemon zest.
  • Process in 1-second increments, for about 5 seconds, or just until coarsely ground. Scrape the side if needed. Do not over-process!
  • Divide the salmon mixture into 4, and form 3/4 inch thick patties. Refrigerate the patties for 30 minutes.
    Salmon patties on parchment paper.
  • Meanwhile, in a small jug, whisk the mustard sauce ingredients. (¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons horseradish mustard, and 2 teaspoons honey)
  • Preheat a pan over medium heat. Cook the salmon burgers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until nicely golden brown. Toast the buns, cut side down, for a couple of minutes. Alternatively, preheat an outdoor grill over medium heat. Oil the grates to prevent them from sticking.
    Flipping salmon burgers in a pan.
  • Grill the 4 burger buns, cut side down, for 1-2 minutes.
  • Assemble the salmon burgers with Lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, salmon patties, and serve with the mustard sauce.
    Woman's hand topping a salmon burger with a bun on top.

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Notes

  • Storing leftovers: Store any leftover patties in an airtight container. They will last about 3 days in the fridge. The sauce should be stored separately (in the refrigerator) and will last about a week.
  • To reheat: Reheat salmon patties over the stove on medium heat until warmed through or pop them in the oven for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
  • To freeze: Freeze uncooked patties on a baking sheet, then place them all together in a ziplock bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1236mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 4mg