Classic Lemon-Dill Salmon Burgers
These Classic Lemon-Dill Salmon Burgers are packed with flavor and make a healthy, delicious meal. Fresh salmon is combined with breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices, then pan-fried to perfection.
Equipment
- Paper towels
- Large mixing bowl
- Non-stick skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs fresh salmon fillets skin removed
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg beaten
- 0.25 cup red onion finely minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- lemon zest from 1/2 a lemon
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for pan-frying
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then dice them into small, 1/4-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced salmon with panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced red onion, chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and optional smoked paprika.
- Gently mix the ingredients with your hands or a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
Cooking
- Divide the mixture into 7 equal portions and form each into a 1-inch thick patty; dampen hands if the mixture is sticky.
- Refrigerate the formed patties for 20-30 minutes to help them firm up (recommended step).
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, then cook patties for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (145°F internal temperature).
- Remove cooked patties from heat and serve immediately on buns with your preferred toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder to the mixture. These burgers are also great grilled, just make sure to oil the grates well to prevent sticking.