Salmon Burgers with Cilantro Mayo Recipe

Name: Salmon Burgers with Cilantro Mayo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Fresh Salmon Filet, Skin Removed And Finely Chopped; 1 whole Shallot, Finely Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 2 Tablespoons Green Onions, Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, Grated; 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce; 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest; 1 whole Large Egg, Lightly Beaten; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 4 whole Hamburger Rolls; 4 leaves Lettuce, For Burger; 1 whole Tomato, Sliced, For Burger; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 1/4 cups Sour Cream; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice; 1/4 cups Cilantro; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt

Servings: persons

1 pound Fresh Salmon Filet, Skin Removed And Finely Chopped
1 whole Shallot, Finely Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
2 Tablespoons Green Onions, Sliced
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, Grated
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1 whole Large Egg, Lightly Beaten
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
4 whole Hamburger Rolls
4 leaves Lettuce, For Burger
1 whole Tomato, Sliced, For Burger
1 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cups Sour Cream
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1/4 cups Cilantro
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt

1
In a large bowl, combine the salmon, shallot, garlic, green onions, cilantro, ginger, panko bread crumbs, soy sauce, fish sauce, lemon zest, egg, a dash of salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2
Stir until the ingredients come together.
3
Form the salmon mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
4
Place on a parchment paper-lined plate and cover.
5
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6
(Note: The patties can be made a day in advance.)
7
Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
8
Add the patties and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium (5-6 minutes for medium-well to well-done).
9
Each side should be golden brown.
10
Remove the patties from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to get rid of any excess grease.
11
To prepare the cilantro mayo, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro and a dash of salt in the bowl of your food processor.
12
Pulse until the cilantro is broken up and the ingredients have come together.
13
Serve the patties on rolls or lettuce wraps with tomato and cilantro mayo.

1064

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Fresh Salmon Filet, Skin Removed And Finely Chopped, 1 whole Shallot, Finely Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced, 2 Tablespoons Green Onions, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Salmon Burgers with Cilantro Mayo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Salmon Burgers with Cilantro Mayo

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