Salmon Burgers
Juicy and amazingly tasty, these colorful Salmon Burgers are ideal for summer and early fall cookouts! They're a must try this season.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. (750g) skinless, boneless salmon, cut into big pieces and divided
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice tips & tricks
- 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp. shallots, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped tips & tricks
- 1 tbsp. capers, drained, rinsed and chopped
- 1 tsp. hot sauce such as Cholula or Valentina
- 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning see Recipe
- 1 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp. freshly ground mixed peppercorns, or to taste
- 2 tbsp. canola oil, or as needed to grease BBQ grates tips & tricks
- 4 large brioche buns or hamburger buns see Recipe
- 4 slices Harvarti cheese *optional
- 1 cup Tartar Sauce, or as needed see Recipe
- 4 large leaves Boston lettuce, washed and drained tips & tricks
- 4 slices tomato
- 1/2 cup red onions, sliced into rings tips & tricks
Directions
- In the bowl of a food processor, add 1/3 (250 g) salmon pieces, lemon juice, and mustard. Process until the mixture turns into a paste, scraping the sides and bottom as needed.
- Add the remaining 2/3 (500 g) salmon pieces and pulse until just combined with little chunks of fish of about ¼-inch in size – don’t overdo it.
- Transfer salmon mixture to a large bowl. Add breadcrumbs, shallots, dill, capers, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into 4 patties. Place on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge for 2 to 5 hours.
- Preheat grill to 450º to 500ºF and bring patties to room temperature.
- Generously grease grates with canola oil using tongs holding paper towels. Place patties, close lid and grill for 4 minutes per side.
- Two minutes before the end of cooking, place brioche buns on top rack and cheese slices on the patties.
- To assemble… Spread Tartare Sauce on the bottom and tops of buns. Place lettuce on the bottom buns, then salmon patties, followed by a slice of tomato and onion rings. Place top buns and enjoy!