Description
These Salmon Burgers with Slaw offer a quick and delicious meal featuring tender, pan-fried salmon patties paired with a creamy, herby cabbage slaw. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this recipe combines fresh herbs and zesty flavors for a satisfying and healthy dish.
Ingredients
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Salmon Burgers
- 12–14 ounces cooked salmon (canned is great)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or dill)
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- Olive oil for pan-frying
Cabbage Slaw
- 1 head green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2–3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar (more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, and dill)
- A drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon burgers: Flake the cooked salmon apart with a fork. In a bowl, combine the salmon with eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, chopped fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Form the mixture into 3 large or 4 medium-sized patties.
- Cook the salmon patties: Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon patties and fry for a few minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy crust. Once cooked, transfer the patties to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Make the cabbage slaw: In a large bowl, combine the finely shredded green cabbage, Greek yogurt, white distilled vinegar, salt, garlic powder, chopped fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning or vinegar to your preference.
- Assemble and serve: Serve the warm salmon burgers on a bed of creamy cabbage slaw. Optionally, top each burger with an extra dollop of yogurt, a swirl of olive oil, and additional fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- You can use canned cooked salmon for convenience and ease.
- Adjust the vinegar in the slaw to suit your taste—start with less and add more if desired.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed nuts.
- The burgers can be cooked in batches and kept warm in a low oven if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with slaw
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
