Fresh Salmon Burgers with Lemon-Yogurt Sauce

Name: Fresh Salmon Burgers with Lemon-Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds salmon filet, skin and pin bones removed; 2 eggs, beaten; 0.66666668653488 cup finely chopped parsley; 0.25 cup finely chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 0.5 cup plain dried bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 brioche buns, split and toasted; 2 cups fresh arugula

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These are a little like crab cakes, but they're made with fresh salmon and grilled. The secret to juicy (not pasty!) salmon burgers is to chop the salmon coarsely with a knife.

Recipe by RuthE

Updated on May 14, 2020

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 burgers

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Ingredients

Patties:

2 ½ pounds salmon filet, skin and pin bones removed
2 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup finely chopped parsley
¼ cup finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup plain dried bread crumbs
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce:

½ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Burgers:

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 brioche buns, split and toasted
2 cups fresh arugula

Directions

Chop salmon into 1/8- to 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl with 2 eggs, 2/3 cup parsley, 1/4 cup green onions, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; mix together with your hands. Divide into 8 equal portions and pat into 3 1/2-inch patties (1/2 inch thick). Chill, covered, at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons parsley, 2 tablespoons green onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (325 degrees F to 375 degrees F).
Brush patties with oil. Oil grate. Grill patties, turning carefully, until cooked through and a thermometer inserted in center of each patty registers 160 degrees F, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve on buns with sauce and arugula.

Cook's Note:

Avoid the temptation to use your food processor to chop the salmon. The secret to juicy (not pasty!) salmon burgers is to chop the salmon coarsely with a knife.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

465	Calories
21g	Fat
30g	Carbs
38g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 465
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 145mg	48%
Sodium 793mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 38g
Vitamin C 12mg	62%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 617mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.