Fresh Salmon Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Fresh salmon burgers are seasoned with fresh herbs and lemon juice, then cooked on the grill and served on buns with a creamy lemon-yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds salmon filet, skin and pin bones removed
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 brioche buns, split and toasted
2 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1 Make the burgers: Chop salmon into 1/8- to 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl with eggs, parsley, green onions, lemon juice, bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix together with your hands. Divide into eight equal portions and shape into 1/2-inch thick patties that are 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
2 When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush patties with oil.
3 Grill patties on the preheated grill, turning carefully, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
4 Make the sauce: Stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, green onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
5 Serve burgers on brioche buns with sauce and arugula.