Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.) Use a food processor or immersion blender with chopping bowl to mince the salmon, or mince it by hand. Choose your favorite species of fresh salmon for these delicious juicy salmon burgers. These salmon burgers are different from salmon croquettes which are usually made with canned salmon. These burgers are made with fresh minced salmon. Cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil give these burgers Asian flavor. Serve the salmon burgers with a spicy chili mayonnaise or sweet chili mayonnaise (see directions, below). Cook the burgers on the grill, an electric grill, or in a grill pan on the stovetop.
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Rate This Recipe I don't like this at all. It's not the worst. Sure, this will do. I'm a fan—would recommend. Amazing! I love it! Thanks for your rating! Jump to Recipe These Grilled Salmon Burgers with Caper Mayonnaise are so tasty, and they’re easy to make on the grill or on a stove-top grill pan. I switched the breadcrumbs for almond flour and hemp hearts to make this low in carbs and gluten-free. PIN Grilled Salmon Burgers to try them later! At my house the grill is under a covered deck, so I’m always ready to grill. I don’t venture out there much in the dead of winter, but from early spring to late fall you’ll find me out there cooking all kinds of meat, fish, and vegetables on the grill. But tasty recipes like these Grilled Salmon Burgers with Caper Mayonnaise are also easy to make on a stovetop grill pan if you don’t have an outdoor grill! This salmon recipe is one I tried with my nephew Jake, and we gobbled ours up without a bun when we tested the recipe. Of course, they’d also be delicious served on a bun or inside low-carb pita bread with lettuce, tomato, and the caper mayonnaise spread. But please don’t skip the delicious caper mayo that really puts the salmon burgers over the top! The mayo that’s flavored with capers, lemon, pickle relish, salt and pepper literally takes minutes to make and adds so much good flavor to the salmon What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
What makes this recipe low in carbs and gluten-free?This recipe originally called for a cup of Panko breadcrumbs which I replaced with half Hemp Hearts (affiliate link) and half Almond Flour. That makes this recipe suitable for Keto or low-carb diets and would also make them gluten-free. How can you tell when salmon burgers are done?Use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link) to cook salmon burgers until they reach 145F/62C. Or if you don’t have a meat thermometer, cook the salmon burgers until they are lightly crisp on the outside and the salmon is pink and flaky inside. What if you don’t have an outdoor grill?If you don’t have an outdoor grill you could easily cook these on a Stove-Top Grill Pan (affiliate link) or even a George Foreman Grill (affiliate link) with equally good results! Remember the George Foreman Grill cooks both sides at once, so total cooking time will be much shorter. How to make Grilled Salmon Burgers with Caper Mayo:(Scroll down for complete recipe with nutritional information.)
Make it a Low-Carb Meal:The Salmon Burgers with Caper Mayo would be delicious as a low-carb meal served with Garlic-Lover’s Vegetable Stir Fry, Easy Grilled Vegetables, Fattoush Lebanese Salad, Al’s Famous Hungarian Cucumber Salad, or Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw. More Ideas with Salmon:Maple Glazed Salmon (Three Ways) Air Fryer Salmon with Mustard Herb Sauce Salmon Foil Packets with Tomatoes and Olives Greek Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce Slow Cooked Salmon with Butter, Capers, Garlic, and Lemon IngredientsCaper Mayonnaise Ingredients
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NotesUse 1/2 cup green onion and skip the chives and onion if you prefer. We replaced the whole wheat breadcrumbs with Hemp Hearts and Almond Flour to make the recipe low in carbs. Use breadcrumbs instead if you prefer and don't care about the carbs. This recipe adapted from Cuisine at Home Weeknight Grilling 2007. Nutrition Information:Yield:6Serving Size:1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 433Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 5.2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 438mgCarbohydrates: 6.2gFiber: 2.3gSugar: 2.1gProtein: 25g Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations. Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions: Find More Recipes Like This One: Historical Notes for this
Recipe: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How do you know when salmon burgers are done?Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of your burger. When the salmon burger reaches 145 degrees F, it is done. If you don't have a thermometer, check that your burger is lightly crisp on the outside and that the meat inside is pink and flaky. It should not still look raw.
How long does salmon burgers take to cook?Place burgers on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake burgers for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Grill/BBQ: Preheat grill with burners set to medium heat. Cook burgers for 9-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Can I grill salmon directly on grill?Generously season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Once your grill has fully preheated, place salmon fillets directly on the grill, skin side down, and close the grill. Grill skin-side down for 6 minutes. Then, flip the fillets and grill for an additional 2 minutes skin-side up.
How do you keep salmon burgers from sticking to the grill?Remove the salmon from the fridge and coat both sides of each burger with extra virgin olive oil (to help the burgers from sticking to the grill grates). Place the burgers over direct heat and grill for 6 minutes.
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