Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa – Easy Salmon Recipes
We’ve all been there: standing in the kitchen, hungry, tired, and eyeing that leftover salmon fillet like it’s a Rubik’s Cube with grill marks. Let me tell you what I discovered—salmon burgers are not only doable, they’re kind of life-changing. One warm summer evening, I grilled these juicy salmon patties while my kids threw Frisbees like Olympic hopefuls in the backyard. And just like that, dinner felt like a tiny victory.
These grilled salmon burgers with avocado salsa are light yet filling, and they manage to walk that fine line between healthy and downright craveable. What I love most is how quickly they come together. We’re talking weeknight-worthy quick. It’s the kind of recipe that doesn’t mind if you’re out of fresh buns—it’ll sit proudly on a lettuce wrap and still steal the show. Plus, that avocado salsa? Let’s just say I’ve caught myself eating it with a spoon more than once.
If you’re looking for easy salmon recipes that double as crowd-pleasers, or you just want a break from chicken (again?), then trust me—this one’s a keeper.
Servings: 4 burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed and chopped
- 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling)
- 4 burger buns (or lettuce wraps)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, mustard, garlic, red onion, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Use clean hands or a spoon to gently mix the ingredients until just combined—don’t overwork it.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties. If they’re a bit soft, refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm them up.
- Heat olive oil in a grill pan or on an outdoor grill over medium heat.
- Grill the patties for about 4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and lightly charred.
- Meanwhile, toss together the avocado, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
- Toast the buns if desired. Place a patty on each bun, top with avocado salsa, and serve warm.