Yummy Lemon Salmon Burgers – Fresh, Juicy, and Flavour
Yummy Lemon Salmon Burgers are juicy, fresh, and full of citrus flavor.Made with salmon, lemon zest, and herbs for a healthy seafood burger.Perfect for grilling, pan-frying, baking, or air frying.Rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.Easy to prepare with simple ingredients and fresh toppings.A gourmet homemade burger recipe with a refreshing twist
Ingredients
For the Salmon Patties
- 500g fresh salmon fillet (finely chopped or minced)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or dill
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
- Cucumber slices
- Tartar sauce or lemon aioli
Instructions
- Finely chop the salmon or pulse it lightly in a food processor, keeping some texture.
- In a bowl, combine salmon, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, herbs, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and form burger patties.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes to help them firm up.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Lightly toast burger buns for extra flavor and texture.
- Layer buns with lettuce, salmon patties, tomato, onion, cucumber, and lemon aioli or tartar sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Fresh salmon gives the best flavor and texture.
- Lemon zest enhances brightness and freshness.
- Do not overmix to keep patties tender.
- Chilling helps prevent patties from falling apart.
- Panko breadcrumbs create a crispier texture.
- Dill or parsley both work well in this recipe.
- Greek yogurt can replace mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Salmon cooks quickly—avoid overcooking.