Description
Hearty salmon burgers with homemade avocado salsa offer a fresh Pacific Northwest coastal delight. Crisp patties and zesty salsa create perfect summer meal harmony for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ poblano pepper, seeded and chopped (or bell pepper as a milder substitute)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Olive oil, for grilling
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- ½ poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
- Preparation: Process salmon fillet in a food processor to achieve a coarse, chunky texture that maintains the fish’s natural integrity.
- Mixing: Combine processed salmon with panko, egg, green onions, poblano pepper, citrus juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Forming Patties: Carefully shape the salmon mixture into four uniform patties, gently pressing to maintain structural cohesion.
- Grilling Setup: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high, lightly oiling the surface to prevent adherence and ensure smooth cooking.
- Cooking: Grill salmon patties for approximately 4 minutes per side, aiming for a golden-brown exterior while preserving the fish’s moisture and tenderness.
- Salsa Creation: Simultaneously prepare avocado salsa by delicately mixing diced avocado, chopped poblano, green onions, citrus juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Finishing Touches: Quickly toast burger buns on the grill’s periphery to enhance crispness and warmth.
- Plating: Assemble burgers by positioning the grilled salmon patty on the bun and generously crowning with the freshly made avocado salsa.
- Serving: Present immediately to capture the optimal temperature and vibrant flavor profile of the salmon burger and accompanying salsa.
Notes
- Preserve Salmon Texture: Pulse salmon fillet gently in food processor to maintain coarse, chunky consistency for optimal burger structure and mouthfeel.
- Avoid Overmixing Ingredients: Mix salmon mixture just until combined, preventing tough, dense patties by keeping a light, delicate touch during preparation.
- Control Grill Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat and watch carefully to achieve golden-brown exterior without overcooking, ensuring salmon remains moist and tender.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs for celiac-friendly version or use lettuce wrap instead of bun for low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg