Easy Salmon Burgers

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Easy Salmon Burgers, fast and easy made with canned salmon, cracker crumbs, chopped celery and onions. Easy becomes delicious, especially when served with a little Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce.

Salmon burger on a bun.


 

Recipe Ingredients

  • Eggs
  • Salmon – canned salmon
  • Cracker crumbs
  • Celery
  • Onion
  • Olive oil

For the Sauce

  • Black pepper
  • Parsley – fresh chopped
  • Lemon juice
  • Dill weed – dried
  • Greek yogurt

How to Make Salmon Burgers

In a medium bowl add 2 eggs and beat slightly, add the salmon, mix in a some of the cracker crumbs. I love using cracker crumbs rather than bread crumbs, I like the taste and that way there is no need for salt. Add the chopped celery and onion,  and combine, form into patties.

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When you want something fast and easy and sometimes a switch from those regular boring hamburgers. These Easy Salmon Burgers with this delicious Greek yogurt dill sauce could be the perfect choice.

Healthy Salmon Burgers, Greek Yogurt dill sauce in a blue bowl.

To tell the truth the Italian can’t decide which he  likes better Salmon burgers or Tuna Burgers,  and he adored the Greek yogurt dill sauce. I made these again for lunch today and when he bit into the Salmon Burger and said “Ottimo”!

This was my Mom’s recipe which she always used canned salmon for she also made an amazing Salmon Spread that we love. But finding canned salmon can be a little tricky here in Italy.

It took me 3 stores to find it this time. I hope I remember what store it was next time I need it! Funny how it is I can find Oreos easier than salmon!

Salmon burger with lettuce, tomato and sauce.

I don’t know who loves these salmon burgers more my family or George our cat? After I have cleaned and flaked the salmon, Fred gets the left-overs.

Can the salmon Patties be Baked instead of Fried?

Yes they can be baked, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, place the patties on the  prepared baking sheet. Bake in a pre-heated 375F / 190 C oven and bake until the burgers are golden brown about 10 minutes on each side.

recipe tip

Place the uncooked burgers on a clean plate and cover with plastic wrap and chill for approximately 15 minutes. This will firm them for easier frying.

 More Recipes made with Salmon

Two burgers on a wooden board with some dill sauce.

So whether you want to make these Salmon Burgers lighter without the bun or you decide Yup I want that bun, I hope you enjoy them! Oh and don’t forget to toast the bun. Buon Appetito.

Salmon burger on a bun.

Easy Salmon Burgers

Rosemary Molloy
4.43 from 19 votes
Salmon Burgers the perfect quick and easy lunch or dinner meal. Use canned salmon, serve with this delicious Greek Yogurt dill sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 333 kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE SALMON BURGERS

  • 2 large eggs
  • 14 oz salmon (can) (drained cleaned and flaked), 453 grams
  • 1 cup cracker crumbs** (saltine crackers)
  • 1 stalk celery (chopped)
  • ¼ medium onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • GREEK YOGURT DILL SAUCE

FOR THE YOGURT DILL SAUCE

  • 2 dashes black pepper
  • tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ¾ tablespoon dried dill weed
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt

**I actually used just under a cup (maybe one or two tablespoons less), if it’s very wet add more.

Instructions
 

FOR THE YOGURT DILL SAUCE

  • In a small bowl using a whisk beat all of the ingredients together until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.

FOR THE SALMON BURGERS

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs slightly, add salmon, cracker crumbs, chopped celery and onion and combine well. Form 4-6 patties. (I made 4)
  • In a medium frying pan on medium-high heat, heat oil slightly, add patties and fry until browned on both sides (2-3 minutes each side). Serve immediately with chilled Greek yogurt dill sauce. Enjoy!

**If you want to make burgers, toast your buns first and serve with lettuce and tomato slices.

    Notes

    Can the patties be made in advance?

    Yes they can be made in advance, place on a plate cover with plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate up to one day.

    How to store the salmon burgers

    Store the completely cooled burgers in an airtight container, they will keep for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
    You can freeze the salmon burgers uncooked or cooked. To freeze uncooked be sure to freeze them in an airtight freezer safe container on layers of parchment paper. No need to thaw, just cook them frozen. Although they may need some extra cooking time.
    If you decide to freeze them cooked, then make sure to cool completely before storing in an airtight container again on layers of parchment paper. Let thaw over night in the fridge and warm in the oven.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 486mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 2.2mg
    Did You Make This Recipe?Please leave a comment below or pin it to your Pinterest account!

    Republished from June 10, 2015.

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    20 Comments

    1. 5 stars
      Wonderful recipe! Before I froze the leftover, I added black and red pepper for a little kick and I added some garlic. It was a little bland even with the yogurt dill sauce. I plan to cook the rest over the weekend with the recipe changes. I’m sure the yogurt dill sauce will balance the spicy.

    2. I haven’t yet made this recipe, but wondered if these
      Salmon Burgers can be put in the freezer? And if so,
      which way is preferable cooked or raw? Thanks in
      advance for your response. Sincerely, Anna Marie

      1. Hi Anna Marie, yes you can freeze them either cooked or raw, freeze them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet for about an hour or two or until firm and then place them in a freezer safe bag or container. If properly stored they will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. Hope that helps.

      1. Hi BA the recipe is there in the recipe card, (underneath for the burger) at the bottom of the post. Have a great weekend.

    3. 5 stars
      Awesome patties! Made and enjoyed these tonight with salad (no bun), they were so juicy.
      Do you want me to ship some canned salmon to you?

    4. Hi! Came across your blog and enjoying it. I too am an American living in Italy for almost 20 years!

      My question is would I be able to prepare these ahead time and maybe refrigerate until ready to cook?

      1. Hi Francesca, thanks so much and nice to meet a fellow North American. Yes you can make them ahead of time, just make sure to cover (with foil or plastic wrap) and refrigerate. Hope that helps. Have a great weekend.

    5. Family staple here, but always made with cold mashed spuds as well as the bread crumbs. We also throw in peas and corn and any other veggie that takes our fancy. Great with home made tomato sauce.

    6. 5 stars
      We really love salmon patties, although we’re not really fish eaters, we do eat tuna and salmon. My recipe came from my mother, and it is a little different than yours. Next time I make these, I will try your recipe—and definitely your sauce! Sounds wonderful!

    7. We love salmon cakes ( that’s what we call them) but they are just like a burger patties. I like your sauce – yummy!! And I’m with you — I don’t do well in the humidity and heat — I completely wilt!! I love your photos and recipe!! Thank you for sharing!

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