Salmon Burgers with Avocado Ranch

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Salmon Burgers with Avocado Ranch

This Salmon Burgers recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen! These burgers are always a hit at the dinner table thanks to juicy patties loaded with fresh lemon and dill, and a creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing.

Prep Time40

Cook Time10

Total Time50

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

Salmon Burgers:

1 ¼ lb. salmon skin removed
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs gluten-free
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons oil avocado or olive oil

Avocado Ranch:

1 large avocado pitted, peeled, and quartered
¼ cup sour cream
1 Tbsp. lemon juice from 1 lemon
2 tsp. dill fresh (¾ tsp. dried)
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. salt plus more to taste
¼ tsp. black pepper plus more to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk plus more, if needed

For Serving:

Hamburger buns
Arugula optional
Tomatoes optional

Instructions

Salmon Burgers:

Finely chop the filet small ⅛-inch pieces with either a knife or a food processor. If using a food processor, cut the salmon filet into 1-inch chunks and add half of them to the processor. Pulse 15-20 times and then add in the remaining cubes. Pulse for an additional 10-15 times or until the salmon is finely diced.
1 ¼ lb. salmon
In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add salmon to a large bowl along with the whisked mayonnaise mixture, finely chopped chives and dill, and the breadcrumbs. Mix by hand until all ingredients are well incorporated.
¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
Divide mixture into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a patty by hand or by using a round biscuit cutter. They should end up being about 1-inch thick and 4-inches in width. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before cooking.
In a large skillet over medium heat add 1-2 tablespoons of oil. Place salmon patties into the skillet in a single layer. Cook salmon burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F. (See recipe notes for Air Fryer and Oven directions.)
2 tablespoons oil

Avocado Ranch Dressing:

Add avocado, sour cream, and lemon juice to a food processor. Process for 30-60 seconds, or until the avocado is smooth.
1 large avocado, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Add mayonnaise, dill, parsley, powders, salt, pepper and milk. Process until ingredients are just combined.
2 tsp. dill, 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh parsley, ½ tsp. onion powder, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup milk
Serve salmon burgers on a bed of arugula or in a hamburger bun with Avocado Ranch and slices of tomato. Enjoy!
Hamburger buns, Arugula, Tomatoes

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Notes

Salmon: Fresh fillets with good marbling give the most flavor and juicy texture. Previously frozen or canned salmon can be used if needed.
Herbs: Fresh herbs add a ton of flavor to the patty; sub with dried only if necessary.
Get a Good Sear: A good sear adds delightful texture. While you can air fry or bake the salmon burgers, cooking them in a skillet or on the grill is the best way to get that crusty sear!
Cook in Air Fryer: Arrange salmon patties in a single layer in a 400°F air fryer basket and cook for 9-10 minutes. Flip the burgers halfway through.
Cook in Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place salmon patties, evenly spaced, onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Storage: Keep leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap the salmon burgers in foil or plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Defrost patties if they are frozen. For best results warm the burgers in a skillet over medium-low heat. You can also reheat in a 350°F oven, in an air fryer, or in the microwave.

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