Description
Homemade salmon burgers deliver a delightful seafood twist to classic burger nights. Packed with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and perfectly seasoned Pacific salmon, these juicy patties will transport your palate to coastal culinary blends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) salmon fillets, skin removed
- 4 brioche buns
- ½ cup (75 grams) panko breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 small bunch fresh dill, divided
- 1 small shallot
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1.5 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- ¾ teaspoon (4 grams) kosher salt, plus a pinch
- ¼ teaspoon (1 gram) freshly ground black pepper, plus a few grinds
Wet Ingredients and Garnish:
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 ounce (28 grams) baby arugula (about 1 packed cup)
Instructions
- Carefully segment the salmon into roughly 1-inch chunks, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Place one-quarter of the salmon pieces into a food processor with lemon zest, partial lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture transforms into a smooth, cohesive paste.
- Introduce the remaining salmon pieces, freshly chopped dill, and finely diced shallot into the processor. Pulse minimally to maintain a coarse, textured consistency.
- Transfer the salmon mixture to a mixing bowl and gently fold in panko breadcrumbs. Carefully form four equal-sized patties, handling the mixture delicately to preserve texture.
- Refrigerate the salmon patties for approximately 20 minutes to allow them to firm up and help prevent breakage during cooking.
- While patties chill, prepare the dill mayo sauce by whisking together remaining mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, minced garlic, additional dill, salt, and pepper until well incorporated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook two salmon patties simultaneously, allowing 3 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown exterior and are thoroughly cooked.
- Repeat the cooking process with the remaining patties, maintaining consistent heat and cooking time.
- Toast the brioche buns lightly for added texture and warmth.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading a generous layer of dill mayo on each bun, placing a salmon patty, and crowning with fresh arugula leaves.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal temperature and flavor profile of these gourmet salmon burgers.
Notes
- Chilling the salmon patties helps them hold together during cooking, preventing crumbling and ensuring a perfect texture.
- Pulse the salmon mixture carefully to maintain a coarse, chunky consistency that highlights the fish’s natural texture.
- Select fresh, high-quality salmon with vibrant color and minimal fishy smell for the most delicious burger experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg