Alaska Burgers
Dive into the fresh, bold flavors of Alaska Burgers—a delightful twist on the classic burger made with succulent chunks of fresh salmon. Perfectly seasoned with vibrant green onions, zesty lemon, and aromatic dill, these salmon patties are crisped to golden perfection in just minutes. Paired with a tangy homemade dill yogurt sauce and nestled in toasted burger buns with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, this recipe delivers a light yet satisfying meal that’s full of protein and healthy omega-3s. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or summer gatherings, these gourmet salmon burgers bring a taste of coastal freshness to your table, served best with a side of sweet potato fries or a crisp green salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh salmon fillet (skinless)
- 60 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons dill (fresh, finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato (sliced)
- 120 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dill (fresh, finely chopped for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
Instructions
Prepare the salmon by finely chopping it or pulsing it a few times in a food processor until it has a coarse ground texture. Do not overprocess; you want some texture to remain.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, panko breadcrumbs, egg, green onion, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to help them firm up.
While the patties are chilling, make the dill yogurt sauce by mixing the Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon patties and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Toast the burger buns lightly in the same skillet or in a toaster.
To assemble the burgers, spread a generous dollop of dill yogurt sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a cooked salmon patty, and tomato slices. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dish, such as sweet potato fries or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.9 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 506 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 4507 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 141.8 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 67.1 mcg | 335% | |
| Calcium | 438 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2799 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
