Lemon Dill Salmon Burgers
Published 7/9/2024 • Updated 11/15/2024
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This is the most delicious salmon burger recipe made with flakey salmon, fresh lemon, and dill. Each patty is packed with 32g of protein and uses fresh salmon instead of canned, making them so juicy and tender. Grill them, pan-fry them, or bake them!
I hope you’re about to make these salmon burgers because you WILL NOT be disappointed. They’re a favorite healthy dinner idea in our house, and we know you will love them too! Jazz up a weeknight dinner, or wow your dinner guests tonight by using salmon instead of regular ol’ beef.
To make these bad boys, you’ll need to prepare the sriracha aioli, make your salmon patties, and cook however you prefer. We’ve got instructions for grilling, stovetop, and oven cooking down below. Serve them on a bun or over a bed of greens — either way, these Lemon Dill Salmon Burgers are gonna change yo LIFE.
What You Need for the BEST Salmon Burgers Recipe
- Siracha aioli: We made our aioli with Greek yogurt and cream cheese as the base, accompanied by sriracha, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
- Fresh salmon: What makes these salmon burgers so much different from our salmon patties recipe is that they are made with FRESH salmon, not cooked salmon. This is what makes them so tender and flakey, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
- Almond meal: Almond meal is a must for binding the salmon. We love the subtly nutty flavor it gives to this salmon burger recipe. It’s a nice change from the classic breadcrumbs.
- Flavors: This salmon recipe is jam-packed with all the fresh flavors like garlic, dill, shallots, salt, and pepper.
- Food processor: The food processor is KEY to making a super smooth and even salmon burger.
Can I use breadcrumbs instead of almond meal?
Yes, you can! Almond meal adds a nice nutty flavor and is a great gluten-free option, but breadcrumbs will work just as well if that’s what you have on hand. Just make sure to use a food processor to blend all the ingredients together evenly.
What to Put on a Salmon Burger
We topped these salmon burgers with thinly sliced red onion and microgreens, but feel free to get creative and top your salmon burgers with whatever your little heart desires, like:
- Tomato slices
- Bib lettuce
- Arugula
- White onion
- Swiss cheese
How to Make Lemon Dill Salmon Burgers
Cooking salmon burgers is much like making regular burgers, but there are a few tricks to making sure they turn out perfectly every time. Here’s how to make this easy salmon burger recipe:
- Make Aioli: Place all the ingredients for the sriracha aioli in a small bowl and mix well. If your cream cheese is especially chilled, soften it on the counter or in the microwave before mixing together the sriracha aioli. Once the aioli is made, store it in the refrigerator for later.
- Prep Salmon: Remove the skin and bones from your salmon. Then, cut it into small chunks and place them in a high-speed food processor.
- Food Process & Season: Cover the food processor and slowly pulse salmon until it is ground (similar to ground chicken). Next, add lemon zest, shallot, fresh garlic, dill, salt, pepper, and almond meal to the food processor and slowly pulse the ingredients together until combined.
- Make Salmon Patties: Make Salmon Patties: Remove the blade from the food processor and evenly separate the salmon mixture into four equal parts, creating the patties with your hands.
- Cook Salmon Burgers Your Way!
On the grill:
Preheat your grill to 400ºF. Place a piece of tin foil on the grill and spray it with olive oil cooking spray. Place salmon patties on the grill and cover. Grill for 4-6 minutes, flip, and let cook for another 4-6 minutes, and then remove from heat.
On the stove:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and generously spray with olive oil cooking spray. When olive oil is fragrant, place salmon patties in the pan and cover. Let cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, and then remove from heat.
In the oven:
Line a baking sheet with tin foil and spray it with olive oil cooking spray. Place salmon burgers on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 400ºF, flipping burger patties halfway through.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve salmon patties on a bun or in butter lettuce with aioli and your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
here’s a tip!
Make a double or triple batch of this aioli and use it as a dipping sauce for everything from Sweet Potato Tater Tots to Chicken Tenders to veggie sticks.
Salmon burger internal temp:
According to the FDA, the internal temperature of salmon should be at least 145ºF. Our recommendation would be to take the burgers off of the heat source at 140ºF and let them sit for 5 minutes so they can continue raising in temperature by 5ºF more.
Storage Directions
We recommend storing the salmon patties, sriracha aioli, and toppings separately in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. These salmon burgers can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
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Best Sides for Salmon Burgers
If you’re wondering what to serve with salmon burgers, we’ve got plenty of tasty ideas for you! These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries would taste bomb with some ranch dressing. We also recommend this Fresh Caprese Quinoa Salad or a side of Rainbow Grilled Vegetables for a balanced meal.
You also can’t go wrong with Instant Pot Baked Beans or this delicious Pineapple Coleslaw for some backyard BBQ vbes.
Favorite Salmon Burgers (with lemon and dill)
Ingredients
Sriracha Aioli
- 1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Lemon Dill Salmon Burgers
- 1.33 lbs. salmon, skinned and deboned
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh minced dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup finely ground almond meal
Optional Toppings + Fixings
- 4 burger buns
- Sliced red Onion
- Microgreens
Instructions
- First, place all ingredients for sriracha aioli into a small bowl and mix well. Place into the refrigerator for later.
- Next, remove skin and debone salmon. Then, cut it into chunks. Place salmon chunks into a high-speed food processor.
- Cover food processor and slowly pulse salmon until it is ground (similar to ground chicken).
- Next, add lemon zest, shallot, fresh garlic, dill, salt, pepper, and almond meal to the food processor and slowly pulse ingredients together until all ingredients are combined.
- Remove the blade from the food processor and evenly separate salmon mixture into four equal parts and create patties with your hands. They should be around 1.5 inches thick*.
- On the Grill- Preheat your grill to 400ºF. Place a piece of tin foil on the grill and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Place salmon patties on the grill and cover. Grill for 4-6 minutes, flip, and let cook for another 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat.
- On the Stove- Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and spray with olive oil cooking spray. When olive oil is fragrant, place salmon patties in the pan and cover. Let cook for 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
- In the Oven- Line a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Place salmon patties on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes at 400ºF flipping burger patties halfway through.
- According to the FDA, the internal temperature of salmon should be at least 145ºF. Our recommendation would be to take the burgers off of the heat source at 140ºF and let them sit for 5 minutes. They will continue to cook after removing them from the heat.
- Serve salmon patties on a bun or in butter lettuce with aioli and your favorite toppings!
Tips & Notes
- The aioli is about 1 tablespoon per burger, so if you want more, double the recipe.
- *Nutrition includes salmon burger, aioli, and micro greens and red onion toppings. Nutrition does not include a bun.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Photography: photos taken in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.
Holy crap this was amazing! I added an extra tablespoon of sriracha to make it spicier and it was unbelievable! Thanks for such an amazing receipt!
Glad you guys loved these!
Very delicious and even my sister who doesn’t like salmon enjoyed this recipe! The sauce makes everything come together.
What can be substituted for the almond meal if you have a tree nut allergy?
Hi! You can try a few tablespoons of all-purpose or white whole wheat flour!
What a gorgeous, colorful recipe! So tasty, too!
Can you use canned salmon for this recipe? thanks!
That should work!
Such a great recipe. My family is going to love this. Cannot wait to make this at home. Thank you for sharing!
FFF for the win! This recipe is amazing!! Amazing texture (I honestly couldn’t tell the difference between this and a beef burger), the spices / flavor are perfect, and the sauce is the perfect garnish! We will definitely be adding this to the rotation (we’re now a FFF Family four days a week)!