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Up close photo of canned salmon burger with onions on top. A silver fork to the side.
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Canned Salmon Burgers

Canned Salmon Burgers are versatile, convenient and protein packed. This meal is full of tantalizing flavors the family will love.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 4
Author: Bailey

Equipment

  • frying pan or skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced to make the caramelized onions
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 6 oz cans canned salmon
  • ⅓ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ cup greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill more to taste
  • avocado, sliced optional for topping
  • dijon mustard optional for topping

Instructions

  • Start the crispy caramelized onions (optional). Heat and oil a pan on medium heat, add thinly sliced onions. Let them sauté for about 4 minutes. Turn the heat down on the pan and continue to let the onions cook down until they get browned and caramelized, turning often. Keep a close eye on them and practice patience. This can take 15-25 minutes! 
  • While the onions on are on low heat and cooking down, add all the canned salmon ingredients to a large bowl (salmon, yogurt, dill, seasonings, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, eggs). Mix well with a spatula or hands. 
  • Form the patties. I form 4 and gently flatten them a bit. 
  • Heat the grill on medium/high heat. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side.
    Air Fry; set to 375º and cook for about 8 minutes.
    In the skillet; heat an oiled pan to medium heat add the patties to the pan, cook on each side for about 6 minutes or until they are browned and cooked warm through. 

Notes

  • Don't overcook the burgers, they will be dry if you do. Just be sure to heat them through (to cook the egg). 
  • Cook the onions on low and slow! Be careful not to burn them. 
  • Serve with yummy condiments. I highly recommend serving with dijon mustard (so good!)
  • Add extra ingredients for more flavor. You can also add 1 Tbsp of capers for a little pizazz. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 burger | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 2mg