Description

Fresh salmon burgers with tzatziki dressing offer a delightful twist on classic grilling, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners. With flaky salmon patties bursting with flavor and topped with a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these burgers are a tasty way to enjoy the benefits of fresh seafood.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb fresh salmon fillets
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
1/2 medium cucumber, grated
1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

Finely chop the salmon fillets or pulse in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
In a bowl, mix chopped salmon with breadcrumbs, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until just combined.
Shape the mixture into four equal patties.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook patties for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
For the tzatziki dressing, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Serve each patty on a toasted bun or lettuce wrap topped with tzatziki dressing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 150g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 560mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: - Avoid overmixing the salmon mixture to keep the burgers tender. - Customize by adding spices like paprika or diced jalapeños for extra flavor. - For meal prep, form patties ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to cook.