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Salmon Burgers

a salmon burger with old bay seasoning and topped with dill havarti cheese, caramelized onions and sliced avocado on a plate
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  45 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min

Ingredients

Salmon Patties

  • 1 ¼ pounds salmon, skin removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 -3 tablespoons minced chives or green onions
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 slices Havarti dill cheese

Old Bay Mayonnaise

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

For Serving

  • 4 brioche buns, toasted
  • 1 cup caramelized onions
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Method

  1. Make the salmon burgers. Add the salmon to the base of a food processor and pulse 15 times until broken down into 1/8-inch pieces. Transfer 3/4 of the shredded salmon to a large bowl and pulse the remaining salmon until a paste forms, about 15 more times. Add the salmon paste, onion powder, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, mustard powder, lemon juice, and chives and mix until combined.

  2. Line a plate with parchment paper. Divide the salmon mixture into 4 equal patties. Cook immediately or cover and place in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon patties and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and add a piece of cheese on top of each patty, then cook until golden brown, 3 minutes more. Be careful not to overcook the salmon.

  4. Meanwhile make the Old Bay Mayonnaise. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, chives, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice.

  5. Spread the Old Bay Mayonnaise on the cut sides of the buns. Add the salmon burgers, cheese-sides up, to the bottom buns. Top with caramelized onions, avocado, and top buns.


To make these burgers on the grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Add patties to the grill and cook, until golden brown on the bottom, 2-3 minutes. Flip and add a piece of cheese on top of each patty, then cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes more. Be careful not to overcook the salmon.

Note: If you freeze your patties, cook them for about 5 minutes per side.