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Pan-Seared Salmon Burgers

By Erin · August 23, 2020 · Updated July 11, 2022 · 8 Comments

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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. 

salmon burger on a bun

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

A plate of salmon with text

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.

salmon in a food processor

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.

uncooked salmon burgers

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.

A pan of Salmon burgers

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.

salmon burgers on a table

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

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

salmon burger on a bun

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
  • â…“ 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.

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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Nyssa says

    June 23, 2018 at 12:56 am

    5 stars
    Made these tonight and they were SO good! No gluten for this girl so I substituted about 2 tablespoons coconut flour and 1 teaspoon tapioca starch for the panko. Added some chopped red onion, chopped parsley and a scoop of primal kitchen's chipotle lime mayo to the burgers before cooking. Served over a big lettuce cup with some avocado, cucumber and extra chipotle lime mayo! Delicious! Thanks for the tasty recipe!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 25, 2018 at 8:07 am

      Ok now I NEED to make these again with that chipotle lime mayo. YUM. So glad you liked them!

      Reply
  2. Jessica says

    April 30, 2018 at 12:29 am

    What would the total weight of the salmon fillets be? I can really only get (fresh) salmon in large chunks--1-2 kilos. Or would frozen work for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 01, 2018 at 8:26 am

      I'm not sure about the weight. I used frozen salmon for this (either works!), so if that's easier I say just do that 🙂

      Reply
  3. Julie says

    April 29, 2018 at 8:40 am

    Just recently found your blog... um.. beautiful. Saw this recipe and really would like to have a go. What do you look for when buying salmon?

    Reply
  4. 2pots2cook says

    April 25, 2018 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    Beautiful composition ! Thank you !

    Reply
  5. Deb says

    April 25, 2018 at 8:34 am

    Ahhh these sound amazing!
    I’m starving right now and my belly is doing somersaults reading this!
    Debs @ https://tiger-mint.com

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 26, 2018 at 8:22 am

      Thanks Deb--let me know if you try them!

      Reply

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