Salmon Burgers

These Salmon Burgers are unlike any burger you’ve ever had. Made with real fresh salmon, these burgers are crispy on the outside and flaky inside. They’re juicy, thick, and healthy. Top them with creamy coleslaw the best combination of flavor and texture.

Plus, you can make these homemade salmon patties on the stove, in the air fryer, or in the oven. Serve this protein-packed meal for lunch or dinner in a burger bun, lettuce wrap, or over salad.

Why You'll Love Salmon Burgers

• The juicy, tender salmon patty. Of course, you could slap a seared Garlic Butter Salmon filet on a burger and call it a salmon burger — but it just wouldn’t be the same. This salmon patty is made with carefully chopped fresh salmon, breadcrumbs, dill, and a special blend of aromatics to create a flavorful, tender, and juicy salmon burger patty that is thick.
• It’s a healthy and tasty alternative to classic burgers. You can’t go wrong with traditional Classic Beef Burgers, but sometimes you crave a burger that is a little different. These salmon burgers give you an option that’s delicious and healthy without sacrificing protein or flavor.
• Topped with a simple and easy coleslaw. Although these salmon burgers are seasoned well, you need to serve them with the something saucy — and the coleslaw with creamy dressing does not disappoint. But of course you could choose your favorite burger toppings and add some tarter sauce.
• Serve them with or without a bun. You can serve the salmon patties with a bread bun or serve them bunless in a lettuce wrap or over Coleslaw or any other salad you like.

Ingredient Notes

To make this delicious homemade Salmon Burgers, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

Salmon Patty Ingredients

• salmon fillets - these salmon burgers are made with real salmon fillets (no canned salmon here), so you will need to remove the skin and any bones.
• breadcrumbs - helps to make the cooked salmon patties lighter and more tender. 
• egg - a binding ingredient to help shape the patties and hold them together.
• mayonnaise
• Dijon mustard
• lemon juice
• dill - I recommend using fresh dill and not dried. Dill compliments the natural flavor of salmon so well. Feel free to substitute with you favorite herb if you like.
• smoked paprika
• salt and pepper

Coleslaw Ingredients

• purple cabbage - or substitute with a green cabbage or a combination of the two.
• carrot - you will need to shred or julienne the carrots. A box grater makes it really easy to do this.
• mayonnaise
• lemon juice
• salt and pepper

You will also need vegetable oil (if pan frying the patties) and hamburger buns for assembling the burgers. If you like baking bread at home or want to give it a try, you need to try our easy to make Homemade Hamburger Buns.

How to Make the Best Patties for Salmon Burgers

1. Combine the patty ingredients. Cut the salmon fillets into 1-inch strips and transfer into a food processor. Add breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, dill, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Process. Pulse mix on and off for 1 minute until coarsely chopped. You can also chop the salmon fillets by hand into ⅛-inch diced pieces and use a spatula to mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.

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3. Shape into patties. Take about ½ cup salmon mixture at a time and use your hands to firmly shape into 4-5 large patties. You can wear disposable gloves for easy clean up.

4. Chill. Refrigerate or freeze for 10-15 minutes to allow the salmon patties to firm up a bit more.
5. Cook the patties. You can pan fry, air fry, or bake the patties.
   • To pan fry: Heat oil in the skillet over medium heat until sizzling hot, about 2 minutes. Place patties on the skillet and cook until nicely browned and firm, about 5 minutes per side.
   • To air fry: Add salmon patties in batches in the air fryer basket and cook at 375F for 12-15 minutes until nicely browned. Flip once halfway through cooking.
   • To bake: Add salmon patties to a large parchment-lined half sheet baking pan and bake in a 375F preheat oven for 15 minutes until nicely browned, flipping once.

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How to Assemble Salmon Burgers

First, make the slaw. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well until evenly combined.

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Next, slice the hamburger buns and toast them on the grill or in the frying pan, if desired.

Finally, assemble the burgers. Place the salmon patties on the bottom half of the bun and top with coleslaw. Place top bun on top and serve immediately.

Salmon Burger Toppings

You can also add any additional fixings that you like to your salmon burgers, such as:

• tarter sauce
• fresh or fried onions
• pickles
• thinly sliced, fresh or roasted bell peppers
• sliced avocado or guacamole
• pesto sauce
• sliced cheese, such as provolone or mozzarella

How to Serve

Salmon burgers are delicious and filling on their own. If you want to make a complete meal, serve your salmon burgers with classic burger sides such as:

• Greek Fries
• Caesar Salad
• Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
• Lemon Parmesan Asparagus
• Air Fryer French Fries

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• Garlic Butter Salmon
• Teriyaki Salmon
• Greek Salmon
• Miso Salmon

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