Description
Fresh Salmon Burgers with Tzatziki Dressing are a delightful and nutritious alternative to traditional burgers. This recipe features flavorful salmon patties infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon, served with a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer barbecues, these burgers are not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Enjoy them in classic burger buns or wrapped in lettuce for a low-carb option that the entire family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g skinless, boneless salmon fillets
- 15 g fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives)
- 1 lemon (zest only)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 medium egg
- 4 tbsp plain flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- 300 ml natural yogurt
- ½ cucumber (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces and place in a food processor. Add fresh herbs, lemon zest, garlic powder, egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Pulse until just combined.
- Gently fold in defrosted peas and enough milk until you achieve a thick batter.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Spoon four patties into the pan and cook for about 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the tzatziki, mix yogurt, grated cucumber, and crushed garlic in a bowl until well combined.
- Serve each salmon burger on buns topped with lettuce and drizzled with tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg