Description
Salmon lovers will adore these Mediterranean-inspired spinach feta salmon burgers that blend rich ocean flavors with zesty Greek ingredients. Crisp exterior and juicy center make these patties an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound wild-caught salmon (or sockeye), finely chopped
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Vegetables and Greens:
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)
Seasonings and Bun:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 burger buns, toasted
Optional Toppings:
- Lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
Sauce Options:
- Creamy avocado sauce
- Lemon-dill sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a culinary workspace with a food processor, mixing bowl, and cooking surface preheated to medium-high temperature (around 375°F).
- Transform fresh salmon into a textured foundation by pulsing in the food processor, ensuring a coarse chop without creating a paste-like consistency.
- Combine the salmon fragments with vibrant spinach leaves, crumbled feta cheese, and a medley of aromatic seasonings, incorporating optional heat from red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños for an extra flavor dimension.
- Carefully shape the seasoned mixture into uniform burger patties, compressing gently to maintain structural integrity.
- Transfer patties to the heated cooking surface, allowing them to sizzle and develop a golden-brown exterior for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Simultaneously crisp the burger buns to a delicate, toasted perfection, creating a crunchy vessel for the savory salmon creation.
- Assemble the burgers by nestling the freshly cooked patties onto the toasted buns, embellishing with preferred condiments, fresh garnishes, or signature sauces to elevate the culinary experience.
Notes
- Check salmon freshness by ensuring it smells clean and ocean-like, without any strong fishy odors.
- Chill the salmon mixture for 15-30 minutes before forming patties to help them hold together more effectively during cooking.
- Use a light touch when mixing ingredients to prevent overworking the salmon, which can make the burgers tough and dense.
- Opt for Greek feta for a tangier flavor profile and crumblier texture that complements the salmon’s richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg