Salmon Burgers with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce and Fresh Veggies Recipe
Delicious and healthy salmon burgers made with fresh minced salmon, almond flour, fresh herbs, and a flavorful lemon dill yogurt sauce. These burgers are pan-fried or grilled to golden perfection and served with fresh toppings like avocado, tomato, and lettuce for a light and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Salmon Burgers
- 1 ¼ pounds fresh salmon (skin removed, about 1 pound salmon meat)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup roughly chopped parsley or dill (or a mix of both)
- 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings and Serving
- Lemon dill yogurt sauce
- Sliced avocado
- Tomato slices
- Red onion (thinly sliced or quick pickled)
- Sprouts or microgreens
- Butter lettuce leaves or buns
Instructions
- Prep the salmon: After removing the skin from the salmon, cut the salmon into chunks. Then, hand chop it with a chef’s knife for a minced chop, keeping some larger pieces for texture.
- Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine the salmon, egg, almond flour, red onion, parsley, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture to maintain tender burgers.
- Form and chill: Shape the salmon mixture into 4 evenly sized patties. Refrigerate the patties for 20 to 30 minutes to help them hold together during cooking.
- Cook in a pan or grill: For stovetop cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. For grilling, cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side on a preheated grill. Note that grilled patties can be more fragile; handle gently to prevent breakage.
- Serve: Assemble the salmon burgers on butter lettuce leaves or buns with lemon dill yogurt sauce, sliced avocado, tomato slices, red onion, and sprouts or microgreens for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Do not overmix the salmon mixture to keep the burgers tender and avoid becoming dense.
- Chilling the patties before cooking helps them hold together and prevents falling apart.
- If grilling, handle patties gently as they are more fragile than beef burgers.
- The lemon dill yogurt sauce adds a bright and creamy contrast to the rich salmon.
- Almond flour is used instead of breadcrumbs to keep the recipe gluten-free and add a subtle nutty flavor.
