Pan-Seared Salmon Burgers

Healthy and delicious Salmon Burgers are pan-seared, meaning they're crispy on the outside and ready in under 20 minutes! They can easily be made gluten free, and they make for a delicious lunch or dinner recipe. 

Recipe features

• A different way to eat salmon (other than my favorite fajitas or honey soy salmon)
• Quick + healthy and delicious on its own, on top of salad or on a burger bun
• Even better when paired with garlic aioli

Ingredient notes

This is just to provide further clarification; a full ingredient list is provided below in the recipe card.

Salmon - thawed and skins removed

Breadcrumbs - preferably Panko, regular or gluten free

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Mix ingredients. Add the garlic and salmon to your food processor and pulse for 10-15 seconds, or until salmon isn't chunky anymore. Then, scoop them out into a bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients.

Step 2: Form burgers. Use your hands to form the mixture into burgers. The recipe should make about 5 burgers, though it could be anywhere from 4-6 depending on what size you want them to be.

Step 3: Pan fry burgers. Head oil in a large skillet, then add the burgers and cook them for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned and crispy on the outside.

FAQs and tips

What condiment should I use?

The garlic aioli listed below in the recipe card is a delicious thing to pair with these burgers! Somehow adding garlic and olive oil to mayo makes it a lot tastier.

Can these be made gluten free?

Yup! Just make sure to use gluten free breadcrumbs, preferably Panko if you can find them.

Can I freeze these burgers?

You have two options for freezing salmon burgers: 1) Form the salmon into burgers, but don't cook them; or 2) Cook them, then wait for them to cool before freezing. To freeze, simply wrap each burger individually in plastic wrap, then store in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

What to serve with salmon burgers

• Lemon Orzo Salad
• Tomato Bulgur Salad
• Easy Fried Brussels Sprouts

More burger recipes

• Lamb Burgers with Whipped Feta
• Asian Quinoa Burgers
• Cheesy Broccoli Potato Burgers

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Pan-Seared Salmon Burgers

Healthy and delicious Salmon Burgers are pan-seared, meaning they're crispy on the outside and ready in under 20 minutes! They can easily be made gluten free, and they make for a delicious lunch or dinner recipe. 

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 5 burgers

Author: Erin

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets skins removed
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs gluten free
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated

for the aioli:

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ½ cup mayonnaise

Instructions

• Place garlic in a food processor in pulse; then, add the salmon to combine and pour ground up salmon into a large bowl.
• Add garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and cheese and stir to combine.
• Use your hands to form mixture into burgers, placing them on a plate.
• Then, heat a large skillet (I used my cast iron) over medium high heat with olive oil--at least 3 tbsp--and wait a minute or so before adding in the burgers. You may need to do this in two rounds depending on how many burgers fit in your skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook burgers for 3-4 minutes per side.
• For the aioli: Place mayo in a bowl and set aside; then, heat olive oil in a skillet and add the garlic. Cook garlic until it turns slightly golden, then pour garlic and olive oil into the bowl with the mayo; stir to combine.
• Assemble burgers the way you would a normal burger with plenty of garlic aioli.
• Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are an estimation and are per burger

*Want to use canned salmon instead? Use 3 cans of salmon, liquid drained, then add the remaining ingredients to the bowl. Add 3-4 tablespoons of water as needed. 

To freeze: form salmon into burgers, then individually wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. Thaw burgers in refrigerator for 24 hours before you want to fry them. 

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg

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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in April 2018. It was updated with new text and photos in August 2020.