Salmon Burgers with Spicy Slaw

I love a good handheld dinner during busy weeknights, and these insanely delicious salmon burgers have been a staple for years! They’re simple, quick, and SO satisfying. Plus, they come together within 30 minutes, making them the perfect weeknight meal.

These salmon burgers are a great make ahead option to keep in the freezer. You can make them into sliders to serve as an appetizer, or toss them onto a salad to lighten things up.

If you’re not a huge salmon fan, you can pretty much substitute any other fish in this recipe and it would be just as good. I’m confident that ground chicken or turkey would work well, too!

I love these burgers because they’re quick to make, and nutritious. You get some good quality protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids with every serving.

What to serve with your perfect salmon:

• spicy slaw– I love to incorporate a fresh veggie with my burgers and this super simple spicy slaw is a winner! it’s made with cabbage, jalapeño, mayo, lemon juice and sriracha

• spicy mayo- can you tell we like things spicy around here? 2-ingredient spicy mayo is our favorite condiment on just about everything!

• avocado– I’m not a huge fan of avocados on burgers, unless its a fish burger. The flavors work so well together, and you boost up those omega-3’s!

Other topping ideas: fresh or caramelized onions, tomatoes, or pickles. You can serve these burgers as pictured, or on a lettuce bun, wrap, or in a salad. Either way, you’re going to love them!

Salmon Burgers with Spicy Slaw

5 from 3 votes

Course: Main

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon, skin removed

• 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko crumbs, use gluten-free if needed

• 1/4 cup coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce

• 3 stalks green onion, chopped

• 1 tbsp dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp sriracha

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• Handful fresh parsley, chopped

• Pinch of salt & pepper

• Spicy Slaw

• 2 cups shredded cabbage

• 1 small jalapeno, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp mayo

• 1 tbsp sriracha

• Juice from 1/2 a lemon

• Salt & Pepper to taste

• Spicy Mayo

• 1/4 cup mayo

• 2 tbsp sriracha

• Serve with:

• Whole wheat bun, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, pickles

Directions

• Grind the salmon in a food processor until fully chopped
• Transfer to a bowl and mix well with remaining ingredients
• Form into 4 palm sized burgers and grill on a lightly greased skillet for about 4-5 minutes per side on medium heat
• Toss together slaw ingredients and serve on top of burgers or as a side. Top with spicy mayo and add-ons of choice!
• You can freeze them cooked or uncooked for up to 3 months!

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