Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa! These Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa are packed full of flavor! Grill them indoors or out. Super healthy, and super easy!

Ingredients Salmon Burger Recipe –

• 1 pound salmon – fresh or frozen thawed is best
• poblano pepper – or regular bell pepper can be substituted
• egg
• panko crumbs
• avocado
• lemon juice
• green onion

We added a bit of chopped poblano and a heaping scoop of avocado to make these super flavorful Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa!

If you are not familiar with poblano peppers, boy are you in for a treat.  I describe them as a cross between a bell pepper and a jalapeño.  In fact I’ve given up green bell peppers entirely and just use poblano’s.  Pepper love!  I am not a huge fan of hot and spicy, so trust me that these are mild. We remove all the seeds and veins inside to reduce the heat, and all you are left with is a ton of flavor!

How do you keep salmon burgers from falling apart?

• Using a ‘binder’, like egg and panko crumbs.
• Try not to overhandle the burgers.  Gently form into patties.
• Sear the patties without touching them, .Don not flip the patties until the edges are brown

How much salmon do I need for these Grilled Salmon burgers?

• This recipe calls for one pound of salmon.  It makes four nice size patties.
•  One pound of salmon is about 1/2 of a large fillet.
• Fresh salmon is best but frozen thawed will work.  Pat the salmon with paper towels to remove any excess liquid caused by thawing.

It is super easy to remove that pesky salmon skin.  All you need is a sharp knife and you are on your way.  It doesn’t have to be perfect.  You are going to mince it all up anyway!  Pretty doesn’t matter here…

Once  you have removed the skin, simply give it a good chop.

No need to dirty that food processor.  In fact the food processor makes it way to mushy.  We are going for big chunky salmon flavor here!

What else do I need to know to make these Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa!

• We used panko crumbs as the binder (and you need a binder),  but you can substitute almond meal, whole oatmeal (not the quick cook kind), cooked quinoa or couscous.  Easy to turn into Paleo, Whole30 or GF.
• It is really hard to mess these up.  The only risk is overcooking.  Just about 4 minutes on each side should do it.  Press on the middle of the patty if it feels firm, it”s done.
• We love this Grill Pan!
• Buy one large poblano for this recipe.  You will use half in the burgers and half in the salsa!

 What should I serve with these Salmon Burgers?

Such an awesome question!  We love these served with:

Fresh Strawberry Salad

Easy Chickpea Salad

Fresh and Crunch Corn Salad with MORE avocado!

Here’s to Fast and Fresh Dinners that go yum!

Clink!

Kathi

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Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa

Fresh and fast salmon burgers that you make yourself with a creamy avocado salsa topping!

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

For Salmon Burgers

• 1 pound salmon fillet
• 1/2 cup panko crumbs (See above substitutes for Paleo W30 and GF).
• 1 egg
• 2 green onions chopped
• 1/2 poblano pepper seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For Avocado Salsa

• 1 large ripe avocado - peeled seeded and chopped
• 1/2 poblano pepper seeded and chopped
• 2 green onions chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Skin and chop salmon fillet.
• Put in large bowl.
• Add panko, poblano,egg, green onion, lemon or lime juice, salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Heat indoor grill pan or outdoor BBQ to medium high heat.
• Cook for about 4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
• Avocado Salsa
• Combine all ingredients in medium bowl
• Top burgers with salsa. Serve with or without bun.

Notes

Poblano peppers:  If you have never tried these slightly hot peppers this is great way to introduce them!  Remove seeds and veins to reduce the heat or sub with bell pepper.

You will need one pound of salmon for this recipes.  One half of a large fillet (like Steelhead salmon) is perfect!

Careful not to overcook!  These cook up quickly.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.4g | Protein: 25.4g | Fat: 22.9g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 62.4mg | Sodium: 520.5mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 1.7g

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