Healthy Salmon Burgers with Creamy Cabbage Slaw
Healthy Salmon Burgers are crispy on the outside and tender inside.
Ingredients
Salmon Burgers
- 12 –14 ounces cooked salmon or canned salmon
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives parsley, or dill
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Olive oil for frying
Creamy Cabbage Slaw
- 1 head green cabbage finely shredded
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 –3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Flake the cooked salmon into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, herbs, and lemon juice.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape into 3 large or 4 medium patties.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the Healthy Salmon Burgers for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and lightly season with salt.
- In another bowl, combine cabbage, Greek yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, herbs, and olive oil.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve the salmon burgers over a generous bed of creamy cabbage slaw. Garnish with extra yogurt, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream if preferred.
- Serve with roasted potatoes, sweet potato fries, or a fresh green salad.
- Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess.
- These also make excellent lettuce-wrap burgers.