Salmon Burgers with Lemon Basil Mayo

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A lemony mayo sauce for salmon burgers takes these to the next level. I am not a big fish eater, but my family is, so I had to find a way to serve fish we all liked. These salmon burgers were the perfect solution for us! Serve on hamburger buns with your preferred garnish (lettuce, tomato, onion, etc.).

close up view of a Salmon Burger with Lemon Basil Mayo on a white plate
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 burgers
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds salmon, finely diced

  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced

  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice, divided

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon lemon pepper

Directions

  1. Combine salmon, onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, beaten egg, 3 cloves garlic, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and salt in a large bowl; mix until evenly blended. Shape salmon mixture into 8 equal patties.

  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon patties in the hot skillet until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

  3. Whisk together mayonnaise, remaining 2 cloves garlic, remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice, basil, Dijon mustard, and lemon pepper in a medium bowl until well mixed. Serve mayonnaise mixture with salmon patties.

Cook’s Note

You can use tartar sauce instead of mayo.

I usually freeze 1/2 of the salmon mixture to thaw and serve later since there are only three of us.

If you prefer to use a grill, I recommend placing a sheet of aluminum foil over the grate and spraying it with cooking spray so the fish doesn't stick and the patties don't fall apart.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427 Calories
34g Fat
11g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 572mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 411mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.