"The healthiest way to make fresh salmon burgers is without breadcrumb fillers! These simply-salmon burgers with a homemade Greek tzatziki sauce and endless topping ideas are great for any occasion and can even be made ahead!"
Healthy, Fresh Salmon Burgers
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Prep time: 35mins
Cook time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh salmon, skinned and chilled
- 1 cup no-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 English cucumber
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oiil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Toppings of choice
Method
Step 1
Use a cheese grater’s coarse setting to grate ½ cucumber. Pat dry excess liquid from grated cucumber with paper towels. Mix together yogurt, grated cucumber, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, dill, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper.
Step 2
Finely chop chilled salmon (just like you’d finely chop veggies) with a sharp knife. Add in 1/3 cup tzatziki yogurt sauce and combine.
Step 3
Use your hands to divide chopped salmon into 4 portions. Tightly squeeze finely chopped salmon into roughly ¾ inch thick, average-sized patties on a baking sheet or plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes so salmon patties firm up and are more easily transferred to pan (optional, if time allows).
Step 4
In a preheated, large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil and then 2 salmon patties. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temp reaches at least 145 degrees. Repeat for consecutive batches (no need to add more oil).
Step 5
Serve with desired toppings on a soft brioche bun, bed of bibb lettuce or alone with more tzatziki sauce!