Salmon Burgers Lemon Dill (Printable Recipe)
Fresh salmon burgers with bright lemon dill mayo ready in under 30 minutes
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Burger Mixture
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1.5 pounds fresh salmon, skin removed
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0.25 cup mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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0.25 cup red onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
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0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.5 cup plain breadcrumbs
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6 burger buns
→ Lemon Dill Mayo
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1 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
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0.5 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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1 garlic clove, minced
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps to Follow:
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Place half of the salmon, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard into a food processor. Blend until a paste forms, about 1 minute.
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Chop remaining salmon into chunks and add to the processor with cayenne, garlic powder, black pepper, lemon zest, onion, dill, salt, and breadcrumbs. Pulse 30 seconds until mixture is cohesive.
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Using a 0.5 cup scoop, form mixture into 6 patties and place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill in refrigerator while making the mayo.
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In a bowl, mix together all mayo ingredients by hand. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium. Cook 2 to 3 patties at a time for 4 minutes, flip, and cook 3 minutes more until golden and cooked through.
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Toast burger buns if serving immediately. Assemble burgers with desired toppings and spoonfuls of lemon dill mayo.
# Extra Tips:
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Chilling the patties before cooking helps them retain shape and improves texture.
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For best results, use fresh salmon and avoid overprocessing to preserve texture.