Healthy Salmon Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Delicious, protein-packed salmon burgers made with fresh salmon, herbs, and spices, served with a tangy lemon yogurt sauce. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner!
Equipment
- 1 Skillet or frying pan
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Food processor (optional)
- 1 Small bowl for sauce
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- For the Salmon Burgers:
- 1 lb 450g fresh salmon fillets, skin removed
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour for low-carb
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- For the Lemon Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional for Serving:
- Whole wheat or gluten-free burger buns
- Lettuce tomato slices, avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Chop salmon into small pieces or pulse in a food processor until coarsely ground.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form Patties: Shape mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Cook Burgers: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Place salmon burgers on buns or plates, top with lemon yogurt sauce, and add optional toppings like lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or chopped dill to the salmon mixture.
- Can be baked in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes instead of pan-frying.