Salmon Burgers

I try to feed my family fish at least once a week.  My girls readily eat all types of fish.  My husband, on the other hand, prefers white fish over salmon.  I love salmon!  So I had to come up with way to serve salmon that would please everyone.  Salmon Burgers do that!

Adding bread crumbs and seasoning to the salmon creates a milder taste.  Add a homemade hamburger bun and this will win over just about anyone!

Why eat fish once a week?  Well salmon is a great source for DHA, the omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for brain development.  One 4-ounce serving of salmon can provide up to 2,400 mg of omega-3's.

I always buy wild-caught salmon.  Why?  Environmental groups such as Seafood Watch and the Environmental Defense Fund have put nearly all farmed salmon on their 'avoid list'.  Salmon farmers use crowded pens where salmon are easily infected with lice and may be treated with antibiotics to avoid disease.  Alaska has even banned salmon farms to prevent the spread of disease from farmed to wild salmon.

2 salmon fillets, remove skin (and bones if needed) and cube
1 egg
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 tsp dried Oregano
1/4 tsp dried Basil
salt and pepper, to taste
2 TBS fresh lemon juice, divided
4 homemade hamburger buns
spray olive oil
2 TBS plain Greek yogurt (may sub plain coconut milk yogurt)
1 pinch dried basil
Fresh arugula, spinach, or romaine lettuce (as a garnish)


Place salmon cubes, egg, bread crumbs, seasonings, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice into a food processor.  Pulse until just combined.  Stir by hand until well mixed.  Divide mixture into 4 salmon patties.

Heat large skillet over medium heat.  Spray with olive oil.  Cook salmon patties for 4 minutes per side.  Should be nicely browned and cooked through.

Place open buns under broiler for 1-2 minutes to toast.

In a small bowl mix together Greek yogurt, 1 TBS lemon juice, and dried basil.

Place warm salmon patties on toasted buns.  Top with yogurt mixture and fresh arugula or spinach.

Makes 4-5 patties.  Enjoy!