Teriyaki Salmon Burgers

These are gorgeous salmon burgers made simply by cutting fresh salmon into chunks and grilling quickly.


You will need:

• 1 piece of salmon
• 2 green onions
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• salt and pepper
• some breadcrumbs for a topping
• nice buns- soft and squishy

Basting sauce

• 1 clove garlic- crushed
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp chines 5 spice
• 1/2 lime squeezed

Drizzle for serving

• 2 tbsp mayonaise
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp curry powder blend
• 1 tsp chili jam
• salt/pepper
• optional* some black sesame seeds

Step 1: start with a nice chunk of salmon. I used the centre portion of this side of salmon for another meal and the rest for the burgers. I made 4 burgers however, you could certainly make 6-8 with the entire fish portion I have here.

Step 2: I have removed the skin and brown layer right beside the skin and chopped into small chunks.

Step 3: add all remaining ingredients with fish into a bowl.

add real maple syrup 

You may think that the mixture will never hold together but, it will. 

Step 4: Gently form your patties and pat the top with a thin layer of breadcrumbs.

Step 5: in a small jar I add all ingredients for basting sauce and shake to mix.

Step 6: I start grilling the burgers on a piece of foil that I place directly on a hot grill.  This helps the delicate meat stay together once you flip the burgers they will have cooked enough to form a patty and I place the burger directly on the grill. Once I flip them I can throw away the foil. I just need it for grilling the first side.

These cook quickly just a few minutes on each side will ensure this beautiful fish stays moist. I top the burgers with the sweet drizzle and some spinach. I have made some fresh brioche buns that are soft and squishy and the buttery rich bread complements the rich fish.

These were really nice!