Spring is in the air and I am absolutely loving it! The past couple weekends have been exceptionally warm here in Colorado. So warm that I was able to fire up the grill and do some outdoor cooking.
The warm sunny weather is making me crave lighter foods like fresh salads and any and all grilled meats. I’ve especially been craving fish, salmon in particular, it’s one of my favorites! What better way to kick off the start to outdoor cooking season than with tasty Teriyaki Salmon Burgers with Asian Slaw!
This was my first time making a salmon burger using frozen/fresh salmon rather than canned salmon like you use for a salmon cake. At first I was slightly intimidated at the idea, but after reading a couple different recipes I discovered that it is actually quite simple! For my salmon burgers I chose to use frozen Alaskan Sockeye salmon fillets.
Nearly 90% of the salmon in North America comes from Alaska. It’s high in protein, low in saturated fat, low in sodium and one of the best sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Alaska also follows strict conservation practices when it comes to their fishing.
So let’s talk about these delicious Asian inspired teriyaki salmon burgers. To make the burger I started by cubing my sockeye salmon fillets and putting them in my food processor. I pulsed it a few times until the fish was broken up then scooped it out into a large bowl.
Next it was time to add all the amazing Asian flavors. I added green onion, fresh ginger, teriyaki sauce, garlic, hoisin sauce, sriracha, and panko to bind the burgers together. I formed the salmon mixture into four patties then cooked them on the grill for about 4 minutes per side.
If it’s still too cold where you are you can also cook these over medium heat in a large skillet. Whether you cook them inside or out, make sure that you spray the cooking surface generously with cooking spray so they don’t stick.
I topped the burgers with a delicious Asian slaw that complimented the flavors in the salmon burger perfectly. These burgers are great for an easy weeknight meal!
Teriyaki Salmon Burgers with Asian Slaw
These healthy Asian inspired salmon burgers are perfect for grilling season!
Ingredients
Teriyaki Salmon Burgers
- 1 pound frozen or fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillets, defrosted and cubed
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 4 buns
Asian Slaw
- 14 ounces coleslaw mix
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons plain non fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon low fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Instructions
Teriyaki Salmon Burgers
- In the bowl of a food processor add the cubed salmon and pulse until it is finely chopped.
- Pour the salmon out and place it in a large bowl.
- Add the remaining burger ingredients to the bowl and fold everything together with a rubber spatula until it is completely incorporated.
- Form the salmon mixture into 4 patties.
- If grilling spray the grates with cooking spray and if cooking on the stove spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
- Cook the burger on medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Serve on buns topped with the Asian slaw.
Asian Slaw
- In a large bowl combine the coleslaw mix, shredded carrot, and green onion.
- In a small bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients for the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and fold everything together until it is completely combined.
- Serve the slaw on top of the salmon burgers.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 388Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1186mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 4gSugar: 11gProtein: 38g
These look amazing Danae! Hope it gets warmer here soon!
Thanks Jenna! I’m so ready for the warm weather to stick around!
I love the way this looks and sounds! Salmon is one of my favorite fish, and the slaw sounds like a wonderful topping for a fresh burger!
Thanks Erica! The slaw really added great flavor to the burger!
Love these! Sockeye salmon is my favorite and I cook salmon at least once a week. I have actually never made salmon burgers myself but these looks perfect!
Thanks so much Ashley! Salmon is definitely one of my favorite types of fish, I’m so glad I finally tried making it into a burger!