Description
These Pesto Salmon Burgers are a delightful fusion of fresh salmon and aromatic basil pesto, creating a juicy and flavorful patty. Topped with a crisp arugula slaw, each bite offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of zesty flavor that dances on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salmon Burgers:
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed and diced
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Arugula Slaw:
- 2 cups fresh arugula, washed and dried
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup carrots, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced salmon, basil pesto, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, about 1 inch thick.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Cook the salmon patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
- While the burgers are cooking, prepare the arugula slaw by combining arugula, red cabbage, carrots, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss to combine.
- Once the burgers are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a minute.
- Serve the salmon burgers on toasted buns topped with arugula slaw.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The salmon mixture can be prepared and formed into patties a day in advance; store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Storage: Leftover cooked patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use store-bought pesto for convenience or substitute with sun-dried tomato pesto for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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