Description
Fresh salmon burgers seasoned with Asian-inspired flavors, coated in panko, and served with a creamy, spicy wasabi mayonnaise.
Ingredients
2 pounds salmon fillets, skin and bones removed
1 3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided
1 bunch green onions, green tops only, finely chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pickling liquid from pickled ginger
Oil for frying (canola, peanut, or vegetable)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (for wasabi mayo)
1–3 tablespoons wasabi sauce, to taste
Optional: toasted buns, lettuce, cucumber salad, avocado, tomato
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 2-inch chunks and pulse in a food processor until chunky, about 1/4-inch pieces.
- Transfer salmon to a bowl and add 1/2 cup panko, green onions, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and pickling liquid. Mix gently.
- Shape into 8 patties, about 3/4-inch thick, and chill for 1 hour.
- Place remaining panko on a plate and coat both sides of each patty lightly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry patties 3–5 minutes per side until golden and firm. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with wasabi sauce to taste.
- Serve burgers on toasted buns or lettuce wraps with wasabi mayo and desired toppings.
Notes
Don’t over-process the salmon—keeping it chunky gives the best texture.
Chilling helps the patties hold together while cooking.
Wasabi mayo can be adjusted for heat.
Burgers can also be baked at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
