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salmon burgers

Salmon Burgers

Shelby Lara, Dietitian
These nutritious burgers are moist, juicy and packed with amazing flavours.
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs salmon filet, skin and bones removed
  • 5 tbsp fresh herbs mixture of cilantro and dill/parsley and chives
  • 3 tbsp plain Greek or Icelandic yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Dice salmon into 1" pieces and add to a food processor
  • Add the fresh herbs, yogurt, lemon juice, egg, salt, ginger and pepper to the processor
  • Pulse mixture until mixed well, you still want some texture to the salmon
  • With your hands, form the mixture into five 1.5" patties
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat
  • Cook burgers on a piece of aluminum foil, approx 4-5 minutes per side
  • Alternatively, cook burgers in a nonstick skillet (add 1 tbsp oil) and cook 4-5 minutes per side on medium-high heat
  • Serve burgers on buns or lettuce
  • Top with yogurt, sliced avocado and tomato, if desired
  • Enjoy!