Salmon Burgers with Avocado Garlic Sauce
Are you stuck in a dinner rut? Having the same ‘ol meals week after week? It’s time to change it up and give these burgers a try! Salmon Burgers are made flavorful with fresh dill, minced shallots and lemon juice. They’re quick to make and nutritious, providing an adequate source of good quality protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
These burgers are a great way to use up leftover salmon. In fact, whenever I make grilled or broiled salmon for dinner, I purposely make extras so that I have enough for Salmon Burgers the day or two after. With that said, you could also cook up a couple of salmon filets during your weekend meal prep to help save yourself some time during the week.
Salmon Burgers
Serve these burgers over a bed of greens or tucked into a crisp lettuce wrap. Top with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a dollop of Avocado Garlic Sauce.
PREP TIME:
15 MINS
COOK TIME:
20 MINS
TOTAL TIME:
35 MINS
YIELD:
4 SERVINGS
CATEGORY:
ENTREE, WHOLE30
INGREDIENTS
Salmon Burgers:
12 oz. wild-caught salmon, baked and chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced (~2 Tbsp.) + ½ tsp. lemon zest
1 small shallot, minced (may substitute 2 cloves garlic, minced)
2 green onions, sliced
1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped (may substitute 1 tsp. dried dill)
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup almond flour
1 Tbsp. coconut oil or ghee/clarified butter
For the Avocado Garlic Sauce:
1 medium avocado, halved and pit removed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. fresh dill (may substitute 1 tsp. dried dill)
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
For the burgers:
Combine all of the salmon burger ingredients, except the coconut oil, in a large bowl and mix well. If mixture is pretty wet, add additional almond flour 1 Tbsp. at a time.
Form into 6-8 patties. Patties easily fall apart until they are cooked. Handle with caution.
Heat coconut oil on a griddle or pan to medium-high heat.
Once hot (oil must be hot), carefully add burgers to pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Patties should sizzle when added to pan.
To serve, top with 1-2 Tbsp. avocado garlic sauce and tuck into a lettuce wrap if you wish.
For the Avocado Garlic Sauce:
In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients and process until smooth.
