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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 large egg, beaten
  • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, (from 1 lemon)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 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 fresh lemon juice

For Serving

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

Method

  1. Make the salmon mixture. Add the salmon to the base of a food processor and pulse 15 times until broken down into ⅛-inch pieces. Transfer ¾ of the shredded salmon to a large bowl and pulse the remaining salmon until a paste forms, about 15 more times. Add the egg and pulse until incorporated. Add the salmon paste, panko, 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 portions and form each into patties. 
  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. 
  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. 

Notes

To grill these burgers, preheat your grill to medium heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. If using frozen patties, cook for about 5 minutes per side.