Lemon Dill Salmon Burgers with Garlic Aioli
Ingredients
- For the Salmon Burgers
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh salmon, skin removed
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- For the Garlic Aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- For Serving (Optional)
- Burger buns, toasted
- Lettuce, tomato, red onion
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Finely chop salmon or pulse in a food processor until chunky (not puréed).
- In a bowl, mix salmon with breadcrumbs, egg, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Mix all aioli ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Assemble burgers with aioli and desired toppings.