I love salmon! Unfortunately, it is so expensive so we don’t eat it fresh that often. Growing up, we never had fresh salmon but we ate plenty of salmon patties.

This recipe came about today as I was wondering what my son and I were going to eat for lunch because I sent the leftovers with my husband to work. The only meat that wouldn’t take lots of time to prepare was canned salmon. So here we are! I always keep my Sandwich buns on hand for those moments you need a quick meal and this was one of those moments. This is a simple but tasty burger. I thought I would put some avocado on it or even some bacon but I feel this salmon burger is better left simple!  You could also eat it without the bun if you like.  And yes, I love mayo. Luckily, I make my own so I don’t feel so guilty! 😉

Salmon Burger with Lemon Mayo

Makes 5 Burgers

1 can wild salmon, drained with skin and big bones removed.
1 egg
2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
Zest of 1/2 a lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/3 cup Breadless Bread Crumbs (Recipe Below)
2-4 tbsp coconut oil for frying
Extra 1/4 cup breadless bread crumbs for dredging (see below)
Lemon Mayo (see below)
Sandwich Buns

1. Mix salmon, egg, lemon juice and zest with garlic and 1/3 cup breadless bread crumbs.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
3. Make burgers using 1/3 cup scoop. Flatten into patty and place additional breadcrumbs in a dish and press crumbs into burger on both sides.
4. Heat coconut oil in frying pan. Add burgers to pan and cook about 4-5 minutes on each side.
5. Remove from pan and toast the split buns in pan while still hot for a toasted bun.
6. Serve with Lemon Mayo.

Bread-less Bread Crumbs
1 cup Almond flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp Tony’s Seasoning or Cajun House Seasoning (optional)

Mix well.  Store in refrigerator.

Lemon Mayo
1/4 cup homemade mayo
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Dash of cayenne pepper
S/P to taste

Mix well and store in refrigerator.

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