Salmon Smash Burger
Salmon Smash Burger
Ingredients
For the Salmon Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into cubes, then finely minced
- 1 shallot, small, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
For the Lemon Zest Herb Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembly
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, medium, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Lemon Zest Herb Mayo: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, fresh dill, fresh parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Salmon Patties: In a large bowl, combine the minced salmon, diced shallot, stone ground mustard, honey, fresh dill, salt, lemon zest, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Form and Chill Salmon Patties: Divide the salmon mixture into 4 equal portions and form each into a 4-ounce ball. Place the balls on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare Garlic Butter Buns: In a small bowl, combine melted butter and garlic powder. Halve the burger buns and brush the cut sides generously with the garlic butter mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Toast Buns and Cook Patties: Heat a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Place the buttered bun halves cut-side down in the hot pan and toast for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside. Add vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the same pan. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, place the salmon balls in the pan, leaving space between them.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Smash and Cook Patties: Place a piece of parchment paper over each salmon ball. Using a burger smasher or a sturdy spatula, firmly press down on each ball to flatten it into a patty, being careful not to smash too hard to prevent it from falling apart. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are crispy and charred. Flip the patties and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Assemble the Burgers: Spread a generous amount of lemon zest herb mayo on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a cooked salmon smash patty on top of the mayo. Layer with shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, and a slice of fresh tomato. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle more lemon zest herb mayo over the toppings. Place the top bun to complete the burger.
⏱️ 8 min
- 8
Serve: Cut each Salmon Smash Burger in half and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Salmon Smash Burger
Ingredients
For the Salmon Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into cubes, then finely minced
- 1 shallot, small, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
For the Lemon Zest Herb Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembly
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, medium, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Lemon Zest Herb Mayo: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, fresh dill, fresh parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Salmon Patties: In a large bowl, combine the minced salmon, diced shallot, stone ground mustard, honey, fresh dill, salt, lemon zest, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Form and Chill Salmon Patties: Divide the salmon mixture into 4 equal portions and form each into a 4-ounce ball. Place the balls on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare Garlic Butter Buns: In a small bowl, combine melted butter and garlic powder. Halve the burger buns and brush the cut sides generously with the garlic butter mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Toast Buns and Cook Patties: Heat a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Place the buttered bun halves cut-side down in the hot pan and toast for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside. Add vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the same pan. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, place the salmon balls in the pan, leaving space between them.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Smash and Cook Patties: Place a piece of parchment paper over each salmon ball. Using a burger smasher or a sturdy spatula, firmly press down on each ball to flatten it into a patty, being careful not to smash too hard to prevent it from falling apart. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are crispy and charred. Flip the patties and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Assemble the Burgers: Spread a generous amount of lemon zest herb mayo on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a cooked salmon smash patty on top of the mayo. Layer with shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, and a slice of fresh tomato. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle more lemon zest herb mayo over the toppings. Place the top bun to complete the burger.
⏱️ 8 min - 8
Serve: Cut each Salmon Smash Burger in half and serve immediately.