Salmon Burger

Name: Salmon Burger
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 lb. skinless salmon fillet, finely chopped; 2 scallions, chopped; 3 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped, divided; 3 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley, chopped, divided; Kosher salt and pepper; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 c. Greek yogurt; 1 tsp. lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp juice; 4 brioche buns, toasted; 8 Bibb lettuce leaves; 2 Persian cucumbers or 1/2 English cucumber, shaved lengthwise; 2 c. broccoli or radish sprouts

Trade your usual beef burger in for something a little lighter.

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Mar 3, 2020

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Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Think beyond beef! This flavor-packed burger recipe uses fresh instead of canned salmon and is mixed with lemon, dill, and parsley. Top it off with lots of bright veggies — cucumber, sprouts, and lettuce — and an herby yogurt sauce for a lighter and super easy weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

1 large egg
1 lb. skinless salmon fillet, finely chopped
2 scallions, chopped
3 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped, divided
3 Tbsp. flat-leaf parsley, chopped, divided
Kosher salt and pepper
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp. lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp juice
4 brioche buns, toasted
8 Bibb lettuce leaves
2 Persian cucumbers or 1/2 English cucumber, shaved lengthwise
2 cups broccoli or radish sprouts

Directions

1. Step 1In medium bowl, beat egg until frothy. Fold in salmon, scallions, 2 tablespoons each dill and parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium. Spoon 4 mounds of salmon mixture (about 1/2 cup each) into skillet and flatten into 1/2-inch-thick patties. Cook patties until golden brown, 2 minutes per side.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, in bowl, combine yogurt, lemon zest and juice, remaining Tbsp dill and parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
4. Step 4Spread yogurt sauce on bottom buns (about 21/2 tablespoons each) and top with lettuce, salmon patties, cucumber, and sprouts; add top buns.