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Lemon-Dijon Salmon Burgers with Horseradish Mayo
Canned salmon gives these burgers a pantry starting point, while parsley and Dijon keep the flavor lively. Lemon-horseradish mayo adds a sharp finish, and peppery greens tuck under each patty. The mixture contains raw egg, so check its center temperature as well as its browned exterior.
- Total
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 burgers
Before you begin
Use canned salmon for this formula; raw fresh salmon is not a direct substitution.
At the table
Have the toasted buns, peppery greens and chilled sauce ready before assembling the cooked burgers.
The full recipe
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Lemon-Dijon Salmon Burgers with Horseradish Mayo
Canned salmon patties with parsley and Dijon, served on toasted buns with peppery greens and lemon-horseradish mayo.
Ingredients
¼ cup mayonnaise- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp prepared horseradish
- ¾ tsp kosher salt divided: 1/4 teaspoon for sauce and 1/2 teaspoon for patties
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 12-14 oz canned salmon can weight before draining; drain before using
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
- ⅓ cup dried breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 burger buns split and toasted
- 2 cups watercress or arugula loosely packed
Instructions
- Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, horseradish and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl. Add black pepper to taste, cover and refrigerate while preparing the burgers.
- Lightly beat the whole egg and egg white in a separate bowl. Add the drained salmon, Dijon, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Break up the fish with a fork, leaving a little texture.
- Fold in the parsley and breadcrumbs. Divide into four portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until browned on both sides, turning carefully. Begin checking after about 3 minutes per side and continue as needed until the center reaches 160°F on a food thermometer. The raw egg binder must be cooked through even though the salmon was canned.
- Spread the chilled sauce on the cut sides of the toasted buns. Add the greens and cooked patties, close the buns and serve.
Notes
Use canned salmon for this formula; raw fresh salmon is not a direct substitution.
Use cans totaling 12–14 ounces before draining. Drain the salmon before adding it to the egg mixture.
Three minutes per side is a starting point, not a doneness guarantee. The patties contain raw egg and should reach 160°F at the center. Timing is an estimate.