Description
Succulent grilled salmon burgers dance with zesty avocado salsa, creating a Pacific Northwest culinary masterpiece. Fresh ingredients and bold flavors invite coastal cuisine onto your plate, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) salmon fillet, skin removed
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ poblano pepper, seeded and chopped (or bell pepper as milder substitute)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Olive oil, for grilling
- 4 burger buns (optional)
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- ½ poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Salmon Patty Creation: Pulse salmon fillet in a food processor to achieve a coarse texture, maintaining some chunky pieces. Blend salmon with panko, egg, green onions, poblano pepper, citrus juice, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed. Carefully form the mixture into four uniform patties.
- Grilling Process: Heat grill to medium-high temperature and lightly oil cooking surface to prevent adherence. Carefully place salmon patties on grill, cooking approximately 4 minutes per side until exterior develops a golden-brown char and internal temperature reaches desired doneness. Ensure patties are thoroughly cooked yet remain moist.
- Avocado Salsa Preparation: Delicately combine diced avocado with chopped poblano pepper, green onions, citrus juice, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Gently toss ingredients to maintain avocado’s structural integrity, avoiding excessive mashing.
- Burger Assembly: Quickly toast buns on grill for enhanced flavor and texture. Position salmon patty on bottom bun or lettuce base. Crown each patty with a generous portion of fresh avocado salsa. Complete burger by placing top bun and serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and vibrant.
Notes
- Avoid over-processing the salmon to maintain a chunky, satisfying bite – pulse briefly or hand-chop for best results.
- Chill formed patties for 15-30 minutes before grilling to help them hold together and reduce crumbling during cooking.
- Swap panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for a gluten-free version; use plant-based egg replacer for vegan adaptation.
- Use medium-high heat to achieve perfect char without burning – watch carefully and flip only once to maintain patty integrity.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg