Go Back
–+ servings
Salmon burger on a sesame seed bun with ranch and spinach

Salmon Burgers With Avocado

Print Recipe
It's grilling season and delicious salmon burgers with avocado and homemade ranch are the BEST way to celebrate! They're easy, tasty and super healthy.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 6 salmon patties
Calories 224
Author Kim

Ingredients

BURGER

  • 1 pound salmon fillet skin and pinbones removed
  • 1/2 cup Panko style breadcrumbs or almond meal for Paleo and Whole30
  • 1 large egg slightly beaten
  • 1 large ripe avocado cut into chunks
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat) minced (optional, but recommended)
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • pinch of chili pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • For serving: Bun, red onion, tomato, lettuce, condiments

DRESSING

  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons mayo (for Whole30 use Primal Kitchen brand)
  • 1/4 cup canned full fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder plus more to taste as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil plus more to taste as needed
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

BURGER

  • Remove skin from salmon fillet and dice salmon or pulse it in a food processor a couple of times.
  • Add salmon and remaining ingredients to a bowl and toss to combine. Do not over mix. Form into 6 patties.
  • Heat grill pan, BBQ or skillet to medium to medium high.
  • Cook 4 minutes on one side and 2-3 on the next side or until completely cooked through and center feels slightly firm. These cook fast - be careful not to overcook or they will become dry.
  • Serve burgers with dressing on a bun, in a salad or on its own. Enjoy!

DRESSING

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Taste and add more seasonings as needed.

Notes

Nutritional information for dressing is not calculated in the salmon patty nutritional information because you will not use all of it. 
Dressing makes approximately 12 tablespoons and each tablespoon is as follows:
92 calories, 10.9 g fat, 2.2 g sat fat, 16.7 mg cholesterol, 96.7 g sodium, .1 g carbs, .1 g protein
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1salmon patty | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 20.5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 77.6mg | Sodium: 94.2mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.9mg