Salmon Burgers

square crop of a salmon burger on a bun on a plate.

5 from 24 votes

Quick, easy, and full of flavor — these leftover Salmon Burgers are a healthy, high-protein way to turn yesterday’s salmon into a fresh, delicious meal in minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword burger, salmon, salmon burger

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

resting time 30

Total Time 41

Servings servings

Calories 235kcal

Author Debi

Ingredients

3 cups cooked Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon or about 1 pound, skin removed
¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
1 egg
1 slice sourdough bread
3-4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Light tasting oil for frying

Instructions

Place the cooked Salmon in a medium bowl, and lightly break up any large chunks, making sure to remove any bones in the fish. Add the sour cream and egg to the salmon. Place sourdough bread in a toaster and toast until golden. Once toasted, crumble the bread into small pieces into the medium bowl with the salmon. Add the Worcestershire and Old Bay, and gently mix together, being careful not to over mix; you just want them combined and the very large chunks broken up.
Using your hands, lightly scoop the salmon mixture and form 4 patties, about 1 ½ inches thick. Place patties on a foil or parchment lined tray, cover, and place in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes to rest.
Once the salmon patties have rested, heat a small amount of oil to a large skillet set over medium-high heat, until hot and shimmering. Add the salmon patties, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, and cook until golden brown and heated through, about 3 minutes per side.
Place the cooked Salmon Burger on a hamburger bun and top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Place patties on a toasted bun with toppings of your choice.

I recommend making these just before you want to eat them. Leftover fish has a fairly short life, even when refrigerated promptly. The patties, however, can be made earlier in the day or even the night before, and cooked for dinner. Store the patties in the fridge, tightly covered with plastic wrap until you're ready to cook them.

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