Fresh Salmon Burgers with Tangy Yogurt Sauce

You’re in for a treat! Jess came up with a ridiculously good fresh salmon burger recipe for you that I can’t wait to share! I am a huge burger fan but I like to switch it up! Beef burgers, chicken burgers and now salmon burgers. We got you covered. Better yet, we have TWO different flavor variations for you: Dill Salmon Burgers (with lemon) and Cilantro Salmon Burgers (with lime). There’s something for everybody. So let’s jump into the best salmon burger recipe…

Here’s What You Need

• Salmon – I like using fresh salmon but you can also use canned. See my note below!
• Dijon mustard – the perfect flavor pairing for the salmon burger base.
• Seasonings and spices – depending on the flavor of salmon burger you want to make, you’ll add in additional seasonings and spices. 
• Tangy cumin yogurt sauce – this homemade sauce pairs perfectly with the burgers!

Can you use Canned Salmon?

Since I knew you would ask this question, we did the testing for you and YES you can use canned salmon in this salmon burger recipe. You can use the same amount of canned for fresh (1 1/4 lbs), however you will need to adjust the recipe slightly – start with less dijon and lemon juice and check consistency. Add more as needed.

Tangy Yogurt Sauce

We decided to pair this salmon burger recipe with a yogurt sauce because I’m always in the pro-sauce camp. It takes two seconds to mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and pairs super well with the salmon! It’s tangy, citrusy, savory and creamy… so good. Obviously it’s great with these salmon burgers but is also delicious with french fries, roasted veggies, roasted fish or you can add more oil to the mix to thin it out to use as salad dressing. Definitely worth making!

How to Make Salmon Burgers

We are giving you two variations of this salmon burger recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon Burgers or Cilantro Lime Salmon Burgers. You can’t go wrong with either so pick one this week and make the other next week!

STEP 1: The first step is to make a paste by blending 1/4 of the fresh salmon with 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard in a food processor. The end result will be a gummy texture that acts as the glue that holds the burgers together.

STEP 2: Add the rest of the salmon to the food processor along with the rest of the ingredients (depending on which flavor you’re making!). Pulse around 10 times or until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout and you are left with a chunky mixture.

STEP 3: Form into four patties and place in the fridge to set for 20-30 minutes.

STEP 4: When you’re ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side.

Serve with buns or as lettuce wraps and add any toppings you like! Pro tip: the cilantro lime salmon burger is delicious with pickled onion and tangy cumin yogurt sauce.

What Do You Eat With Salmon Burgers?

I know some might think salmon patties might be weird but trust me on this! They’re not at all. Jess and I paired this salmon burger recipe with a tangy yogurt sauce, greens and a bun and they were delicious! They would also be great with a slaw or just on their own with roasted veggies. Here are some recipe side ideas for these fresh salmon burgers:

• • Sweet Potato Fries – can’t go wrong with burgers and fries!
  • Roasted Maple Dijon Carrots – I love these roasted carrots!
  • Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts – another fan favorite.
  • Crispy Baked French Fries – want a traditional french fry recipe? This is for you!