Recipe courtesy of Mary Berg

Salmon Burgers with Tartar Sauce and Slaw

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 45 min
  • Active: 45 min
These salmon burgers are the ultimate quick and easy, high-protein meal. We’re talking crispy outsides, flaky insides and perfect golden colour, not to mention lots of nutrition—thank you salmon! And what would a burger be without its toppings? Make your own homemade tartar sauce and crunchy slaw to pile high on that burger, and get ready for a satisfying experience.
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Ingredients

Burgers:

3 tins (150 grams/5 1/2 ounces each) sockeye salmon, drained

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup minced bell pepper

2 to 3 teaspoons minced red finger chili or jalapeño pepper

1 clove garlic, finely minced

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

1 tablespoon finely chopped dill

2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs

1 to 2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil

4 hamburger buns

Tartar Sauce:

1/3 cup (80 milliliters) mayonnaise

1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles

1 tablespoon finely chopped dill

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

1 tablespoon chopped capers

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 lemon, zested and juiced

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Slaw:

1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) mayonnaise

1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sour cream

1/2 teaspoon white or cider vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

2 cups finely shredded cabbage, preferably savoy

1 carrot, peeled and shredded

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. For the burgers: In a large bowl, flake the tinned salmon and break up any bones. Add the green onions, bell pepper, chili pepper, garlic, parsley, dill, breadcrumbs and 1 egg. Season with salt and pepper and mix well to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add another egg.
  2. Preheat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Divide the salmon mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties. Add to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
  3. Meanwhile, for the tartar sauce: Mix together the mayonnaise, pickles, dill, parsley, capers, Dijon, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. For the slaw: Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, Dijon, sugar and onion powder in a large bowl. Add the cabbage and carrot and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. If desired, toast the buns in a skillet or under the broiler before assembling the burgers topped with tartar sauce and slaw.

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Denise, on the show Mary calls for breadcrumbs. Panko is better for a breading in order to get a crunchier texture.

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