Salmon Burgers

These fresh salmon burgers are made with just 5 ingredients and ready in minutes. Packed with flavor from capers and dill, they're a healthy, family-friendly alternative to beef burgers.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh salmon, skinned
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill ((or 1 tsp dried dill))
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon oil ((for cooking))
• 4 burger buns
• toppings of choice: lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion, etc
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Pulse the salmon, egg, capers, dill, and salt in a food processor until just combined. You should still see small pieces of salmon. Don't over-process or you'll lose the texture.
2. 2Shape into 4 patties on a foil or parchment lined sheet pan. The mixture can sticky, so wet hands make this much easier.
3. 3Chill for at least 1 hour. This is what keeps the patties together in the pan. Chilling allows the proteins to firm up so they don't fall apart during cooking. Even 30 minutes helps if you're short on time.
4. 4Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crispy. The internal temperature should reach 145°F. Use a wide spatula and be deliberate when flipping, since salmon burgers are more delicate than beef.
5. 5Make the lemon yogurt sauce by combining the yogurt, lemon juice, dijon mustard and salt in a small bowl.
6. 6Place patties on a bun and top with lemon yogurt sauce, avocado, lettuce, and tomato, or any other desired toppings.