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Pan-Seared Salmon Burgers

August 8, 2021 by [email protected] 4 Comments

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These pan-seared salmon burgers are made in less than 10 minutes. Add a creamy dill sauce, peppery arugula, and a thick slice of tomato and you have a tasty dinner in no time.

Burger night is on for this Mitten Movie Night. And it’s a totally different take on your traditional ground beef burger. This burger is made with salmon that has been pan-seared in a cast iron pan so it’s flaky on the inside, and crisp on the outside.

side shot of a stacked pan-seared salmon burger on a plate with more burger fixings and a craft beer in the background

Compared to traditional beef burger recipes on the stovetop, the cleanup is minimal for this salmon burger recipe.

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  • What beer pairs well with salmon?
  • What movie should you watch on burger night?
  • Ingredients for salmon burgers
  • How to make pan-seared salmon burgers
  • FAQ’s
  • Side dishes that go great with burgers
  • Pan-Seared Salmon Burgers
overhead shot of salmon burger fixings and a dill  mayo sauce on a cutting board

What beer pairs well with salmon?

The beer: Vibin Grooveable Lager from Funky Buddha

I picked up this golden ale while we were in Florida. Very light, drinkable, and has a flavor profile that goes perfect with pan-seared salmon.

What movie should you watch on burger night?

We recently subscribed to HBO Max so that we could enjoy some of the newly released movies from home. It has easily become one of my favorite streaming services. They have lots of movies, great original content, and The White Lotus. The White Lotus is EASILY one of the best shows on TV, period.

Hawaiian paradise luxury resort. A whodunit within the first few minutes. The tension between storylines from the very beginning is enough to keep you engaged, but what I think really makes this show is the cast. Jennifer Coolidge, Steve Zahn, comedy greats but this show is also very, very dark.

overhead shot of a pan-seared salmon burger that has been cut in half with a hand holding it over a plate

Ingredients for salmon burgers

This salmon burger has –

  • Pan-seared salmon
  • Arugula
  • Slices of tomato
  • Burger buns
  • Dill sauce made with mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, and garlic powder

How to make pan-seared salmon burgers

The key to a good burger, in my opinion, is to start with a great bun. Before you hit the bread aisle, check out your grocery store bakery section. For just a bit more in price, you can have freshly baked buns instead of the prepacked ones.

For this burger recipe, I like to serve them on toasted buns. It’s a simple step that can easily be skipped, but why would you when the result speaks for itself.

overhead shot of 4 burger buns and a stick of butter on a baking sheet

I mean just look at that golden, crunchy bread with a buttery taste to it. Next level.

side shot of toasted buns on a baking sheet.

For the salmon, pat them dry then top with a simple combination of pink Himalayan salt and ground black pepper.

Heat the cast-iron pan over medium heat, then add butter and olive oil. Once the butter has been melted, add the salmon to the pan.

side shot of salmon being seared in a cast iron pan with butter and oil in it

Cook on one side for 4 minutes. Carefully flip the salmon with a spatula, then cook for another 4 minutes.

While the salmon cooks, mix together the ingredients for the sauce: mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, and dill.

side shot of salmon, tomatoes, bread, and a dish of dill cream sauce on a cutting board.

FAQ’s

Can you make salmon in a pan that is not cast iron?

Yes, feel free to use a nonstick skillet and use the same directions.

What temperature should salmon be cooked to?

The center of the salmon steak should reach an internal temperature of 145°F.

Side dishes that go great with burgers

  • Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Spicy Potato Wedges
  • Avery’s Potato Salad

After slathering the bun with the dill mayo sauce, I kept it simple with a thick slice of tomato and peppery arugula. Add more dill mayo on the top bun. And here you are……

collage image of pan-seared salmon burger with descriptive text

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!

side shot of a stacked pan-seared salmon burger on a plate with more burger fiixings and a craft beer in the background

Pan-Seared Salmon Burgers

Pan-seared salmon burgers have cast-iron cooked salmon that is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. Served with a creamy dill sauce.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy meals
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • sheet pan
  • cast iron skillet

Ingredients

Pan-Seared Salmon Burgers

  • 4 4-ounce wild caught salmon fillets I purchased the fillets that had the skin already removed
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 2 teaspoon butter for the buns
  • 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter for cooking the salmon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup arugula
  • 4 slices tomato

Creamy Dill Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill fresh or dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Pan-Seared Salmon Burgers

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Split the 4 buns down the center.
  • Spread 1/2 tsp butter to each side of the bun. Place the bun butter side down on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake the buns in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and keep warm while cooking the salmon.
  • Pat the salmon dry, then season each side of the fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the cast iron pan over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil.
  • When the butter has melted, place the salmon into the pan. Let cook for 4 minutes.
  • Gently flip the salmon and cook on the other side for another 4 minutes.
  • Place the salmon on the bottom bun. Add the sauce, tomato, arugula, more sauce, then the top bun.

Creamy Dill Sauce

  • Add all the ingredients together in a small bowl and stir until combined.

Notes

Tips for making salmon burgers with fillet:
  • I purchased the fillets that had the skin already removed. If you use the type with skin-on, remove the skin before cooking. 
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Last Updated on February 22, 2022 by [email protected]

Filed Under: Mitten Meals Tagged With: golden ale

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  1. Melanie

    August 11, 2021 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    These sound delicious! I have done tuna burgers before, but never salmon. Will have to try!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      August 11, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      Thank you, Melanie! Let me know how you like it.

      Reply
  2. Nadalie Bardo

    August 11, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow I have never thought of making a salmon burger!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      August 11, 2021 at 8:40 pm

      It’s a great way to switch up burger night for sure!

      Reply

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