Salmon Burgers with Avocado Garlic Sauce Recipe
Delicious and healthy Salmon Burgers with a creamy Avocado Garlic Sauce. Made with wild-caught salmon, fresh herbs, and almond flour, these patties are pan-seared to golden perfection and served with a zesty, dairy-free avocado sauce. Perfect for a low-carb, flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 small salmon burgers 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salmon Burger
- 12 ounces wild-caught salmon, baked and chopped (may substitute canned)
- 1/2 large lemon, juiced (~2 tablespoons) + ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 small shallot, minced (may substitute 2 cloves garlic, minced)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (may substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee/clarified butter
Avocado Garlic Sauce
- 1 medium avocado, halved and pit removed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (may substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon Burger Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the baked and chopped salmon, lemon juice and zest, minced shallot, sliced green onions, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, eggs, and almond flour. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated. If the mixture feels too wet, gradually add additional almond flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it holds together well.
- Form Patties: Shape the salmon mixture into 8 small patties. Handle carefully since patties may fall apart before cooking. If not cooking immediately, refrigerate the patties for up to 24 hours to help them firm up.
- Heat the Pan: Heat coconut oil or ghee in a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
- Cook the Salmon Patties: Place the patties carefully into the hot pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until patties are cooked through and have a golden crust. Listen for a sizzle when placing patties in the pan, indicating the oil is at the right temperature.
- Make the Avocado Garlic Sauce (Optional): In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve the salmon burgers on buns, on a bed of lettuce greens, or wrapped in lettuce leaves. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a dollop of avocado garlic sauce on top if desired.
Notes
- If the salmon mixture is too fragile, refrigerate patties before cooking to help firm them.
- Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor; canned salmon can be a convenient substitute.
- The almond flour helps bind the patties and keeps the recipe gluten-free.
- Avocado garlic sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day; add lemon juice to prevent browning.
- These burgers can be served with gluten-free buns or wrapped in lettuce for a low-carb option.
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