Description
Delicious Blackened Salmon Burgers paired with a creamy Avocado Crema, offering a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional burgers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet to medium-high heat (around 375°F).
- Pulse the salmon fillet in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the salmon mixture into 4 equal patties, about 1 inch thick.
- Cook the patties on the grill or skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- While the burgers are cooking, prepare the avocado crema by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt until smooth.
- Remove the salmon burgers from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the burgers on toasted buns, topped with the avocado crema and your favorite toppings.
Notes
For best results, do not over-process the salmon and let the burgers rest after cooking to maintain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg