This easy Salmon Burger recipe relies on things that you probably already have on hand, and yet it is so fresh and tasty.
Burgers and summer are one of those classic combinations. The burgers just seem to taste so much better during the warm months of summer. They’re easy to mix up and cook on the stovetop or the grill. Add some corn on the cob from the grill or the microwave and supper is served!
Why Have Salmon Burgers?
When I’m feeling like a beef burger, I use my Best Burger Recipe but sometimes, I want a something that I can throw together from the pantry. And this Salmon Burger recipe that uses canned salmon fits the bill. I like to season it with herbs and spices that I would use with fresh salmon. The parsley and the lemon add a nice bright flavor. You can use dried dill in place of the parsley though and it’s super-tasty as well!
Tips For Tasty Salmon Burgers
One thing that’s important when making these burgers is to make sure that you drain the salmon well. I like to let it sit in the colander for about 5 minutes before I add the rest of the ingredients. If the salmon is too wet, the burgers don’t come together as well as if it’s a little dryer.
When making the patties, I divide the mixture up into 4 equal portions. I sometimes even use a kitchen scale to make sure that they’re all the same size. I then take each portion and form it into a large ball and then flatten it into a disc that’s about 4-inches in diameter. Because the salmon is already cooked, these burgers will not shrink much so there’s no need to oversize the patties. If cracks form around the edges when you flatten them, just smooth them out with your hand.
This recipe tends to be a bit delicate, so I prefer to cook the burgers in a frying pan rather than on the grill. That way, if they do fall apart a little bit, they’re not lost. If you let the patties rest in the fridge in a single layer for at least 15 minutes, but longer is better, they will hold together better.
What About Toppings?
My toppings of choice are simple and really compliment the salmon well; lettuce, cucumber, and tomato. I generally don’t use any other condiments because I think that these flavors play off of each other so perfectly. But if you wanted to add a dollop of sour cream, I wouldn’t be offended :)
Enjoy! – Christine
PrintSalmon Burger
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entrée
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
DESCRIPTION
This easy Salmon Burger recipe relies on things right from your pantry. The exception is the fresh parsley. If you don’t have any on hand, go with a tablespoon of dried dill, a tablespoon of dried parsley, or skip it entirely. The burgers will still be really tasty!
Ingredients
- 12 oz. canned salmon, drained well
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil for frying
- Hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the salmon, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper, stirring to distribute all ingredients evenly.
- Divide salmon mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each into a tight ball. Using your hands, flatten the ball into a disc about 4-inches in diameter. Smooth any cracks at the edges with the palm of your hand.
- Refrigerate the patties in a single layer for at least 15 minutes.
- In a medium-sized skillet, heat the oil. Fry the burgers until golden brown and crispy, about 3 – 4 minutes per side, flipping them very carefully.
- Serve patties on toasted buns with your toppings of choice.