BLT Salmon Burgers with Avocado Crema
Easy, delicious and tender fresh salmon burgers seared to perfection and topped with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and a creamy, tangy aioli!
Servings 5 burgers
Calories 254kcal
Ingredients
Salmon Burgers
- 1 ½ pounds salmon filet , skin removed and cut into chunks
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon each garlic powder and smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon each dried thyme and onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Toasted buns of choice
- ½ pound bacon , cooked
- Fresh romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes and avocado
Avocado Crema
- 1 avocado , pitted and cubed
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh chives , chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil , chopped
- 1 lemon and 1 lime , zest and juice
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
Instructions
Salmon Burgers
- Add the salmon to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until it is finely chopped and similar in texture to ground turkey or chicken. Also, you can chop the salmon finely with a sharp knife if you prefer.
- Transfer ground salmon into a medium bowl. Add breadcrumbs, parmesan, mustard, Worcestershire, garlic powder, paprika, thyme and onion powder. Sprinkle with salt to taste, and mix with spatula or your hands until well combined.
- Form mixture evenly into 5 patties (about 5-6 ounces each).
- Season each side of burgers with kosher salt and black ground pepper. (Can be prepped 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burgers on each side until golden and cooked almost through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- To serve, spread the Avocado Chive Aioli on inside of the buns, place lettuce and avocado slices on the bottom half of bun, top with a salmon burger, then place bacon, tomato and microgreens over salmon. Place top half of bun with schmeared aioli on decorated burger. Enjoy!
Avocado Crema
- Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Makes a little over 1 cup. Can be made 5 days ahead. Keep in airtight container and refrigerated.
Notes
*Burgers can be formed 1 day in advance of cooking. Cover and refrigerate.
*To freeze formed uncooked patties, wrap each individually with plastic wrap and place in a resealable freezer bag. Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw completely before cooking as instructed above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 burger | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg