Description
Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa are a vibrant, flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals. These succulent salmon patties are grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy avocado salsa that adds a refreshing twist. Packed with healthy fats and protein, this recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the salmon fillets by hand or pulse in a food processor until ground.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
- Form the mixture into four equal patties.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the patties for about 4 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred.
- For the avocado salsa, mix diced avocado, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve grilled patties on buns or lettuce wraps topped with avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg