How to Make Fresh Salmon Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is widely loved for its rich and delicate flavor, making it a popular choice for seafood lovers. One of the best ways to enjoy this nutritious and flavorful fish is by creating fresh salmon burgers. Whether grilling outdoors or cooking indoors, this mouthwatering dish is a perfect addition to any cookout or weeknight dinner. The combination of fresh salmon, zesty lemon, and creamy yogurt sauce creates a sensational flavor profile that is sure to please the palates of all who try it.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds salmon fillets, 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
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 brioche buns, split and toasted
  • 2 cups fresh arugula
  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 burgers

  • Make the burgers: Chop salmon into 1/8- to 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl with eggs, parsley, green onions, lemon juice, bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix together with your hands. Divide into eight equal portions and shape into 1/2-inch thick patties that are 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush patties with oil.
  • Grill patties on the preheated grill, turning carefully, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Make the sauce: Stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, green onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Serve burgers on brioche buns with sauce and arugula.
  • Nutrition

    465 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 145mg
    • Sodium: 793mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 617mg