Name: Salmon Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces wild‑caught salmon baked and chopped (may substitute canned); ½ large lemon juiced (~2 tablespoons); ½ teaspoon lemon zest; 1 small shallot minced (may substitute 2 cloves garlic minced); 2 green onions sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped (may substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill); 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 eggs; ¼ cup almond flour; 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee or clarified butter; ½ avocado halved and pit removed (for sauce); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (for sauce); ½ lemon juiced (for sauce); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for sauce); 1 tablespoon fresh dill (for sauce) (may substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill); 2 garlic cloves minced (for sauce); ¼ teaspoon fine salt (for sauce); 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)

Description

Discover the ultimate salmon burger recipe that’s packed with flavor, healthy fats, and a zesty avocado garlic sauce. Perfect for low‑carb meals, these juicy patties are easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

Scale

12 ounces wild‑caught salmon baked and chopped (may substitute canned)
½ large lemon juiced (~2 tablespoons)
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 small shallot minced (may substitute 2 cloves garlic minced)
2 green onions sliced
1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped (may substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
¼ cup almond flour
1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee or clarified butter
½ avocado halved and pit removed (for sauce)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (for sauce)
½ lemon juiced (for sauce)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for sauce)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (for sauce) (may substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill)
2 garlic cloves minced (for sauce)
¼ teaspoon fine salt (for sauce)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)

Instructions

In a large bowl combine salmon, lemon juice, lemon zest, shallot, green onions, dill, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Mix gently.
Add eggs, almond flour and coconut oil and stir until just combined.
Form the mixture into four equal patties.
Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and cook the patties 3‑4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Meanwhile blend avocado, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth.
Serve each patty topped with avocado garlic sauce and optional garnish.

Notes

Tip: For extra crispiness pan‑sear the patties after baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze uncooked patties for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: B
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 patty (1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 380
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 2
Protein: 18
Cholesterol: 70

Keywords: salmon, burgers, low-carb, high-protein