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Blackened Salmon Burgers

A close-up of a blackened salmon burger on a pretzel bun with creamy lemon herb sauce, lettuce and onion
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You’re going to love these ultra-flavorful salmon burgers! Serve them with a zippy, creamy lemon herb sauce you’ll want to put on everything.

Ingredients

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For the salmon burgers:

  • 1 pound skinless salmon fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for cooking
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (I prefer smoked paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less, if you don’t want too much spice)
  • 4 toasted hamburger buns
  • Sliced red onion, greens, and whatever else you like, for topping

For the creamy lemon herb sauce:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, from about 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons loosely packed fresh dill
  • 3 green onions, chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  1. Make the creamy lemon herb sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a small food processor or blender. Blend for 30 seconds until well combined.
  2. Make the burger mixture: Combine salmon, panko breadcrumbs, egg, olive oil, brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a food processor.* Pulse until the mixture is homogeneous. It’s okay if there are still some bigger bits of salmon. Use a 1/3-cup measure to scoop out the burger mixture, then shape it into patties with your hands.
  3. Cook the burgers: Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the salmon patties. Cook for 6–7 minutes per side, or until the surface is golden brown and the burgers are cooked through.
  4. Serve with creamy lemon herb sauce and your desired toppings on toasted hamburger buns.

Find it online: https://www.emilyeatsthings.com/blackened-salmon-burgers/