Incredibly moist and flavorful, these Salmon Burgers with sugar snap peas and miso will quite possibly replace your favorite beef burger recipe, and you'll never look back.
Miso hungry for these amazing beef burger alternatives. What about you? 😉
These delectable Salmon Burgers are relatively easy to make with a mild salmon taste and a big punch of savory umami flavor thanks to the miso paste.
Once you make them, I bet they'll be on a regular dinner rotation at your house. Trust me.
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- The ingredient list:
- Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- Why this recipe works:
- How to remove the skin from salmon?
- Can these miso salmon burgers be made in advance?
- Can salmon burgers be frozen after cooking?
- What is miso paste?
- What is tahini?
- How long will cooked miso salmon burgers keep in the fridge?
- How long will the honey orange sauce keep in the refrigerator?
- Can the sugar snap peas be left out of this recipe?
- How to remove the strings from sugar snap peas
- How to make salmon patties with canned salmon
- Are salmon burgers healthy?
- Learn more about the health benefits of salmon
- How to make easy salmon patties using fresh salmon:
- What is the best sauce to top a salmon burger:
- Can raw salmon patties be frozen?
- What is the proper internal temperature for cooked salmon.
- Can store-bought frozen salmon patties be used to make these burgers?
- Can salmon patties be made in an air fryer?
- Additional salmon recipes:
- What to serve with salmon burgers:
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- Please comment if you've made this recipe.
The ingredient list:
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- salmon filet (about 3 pounds) (I used wild-caught, skin removed)
- shallots
- fresh sugar snap peas
- salt and pepper
- teriyaki sauce
- light miso paste
- tahini
- honey
- panko
- mayonnaise
- orange zest
- grapeseed oil (or other light neutral oil)
- buns (optional)
- tomato slices (optional)
- lettuce leaves (optional)
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- food processor
- filet knife (optional)
- large bowl
- medium bowls
- small bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- citrus zester
- large skillet
- slotted spatula
- paring knife
Why this recipe works:
The flavor is outstanding!!
These miso salmon burgers are perfectly balanced when it comes to flavor and consistency.
The sweet and salty umami taste of the miso and the light crunch and sweetness of the sugar snap peas inside these burgers are EVERYTHING, and the flavorful and mild orange sauce is the perfect sauce to brighten and liven an already over-the-moon delicious seafood burger.
This is one seafood burger that will be on your top-10 burger list for many years to come!
How to remove the skin from salmon?
Can these miso salmon burgers be made in advance?
Yes! If you'd like to prepare the burgers and not cook them right away, you keep them in the fridge (well covered) for up to 24 hours.
When ready to cook, allow them to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, and then follow the recipe's cooking instructions.
Can salmon burgers be frozen after cooking?
Yes!
After cooking, cool them completely and then store them in an air-tight freezer container for up to 2 months.
What is miso paste?
Miso paste is a Japanese ingredient made from fermented soybeans. Miso has a deep savory flavor unlike anything else and is a definite flavor enhancer.
Miso paste is a key ingredient in this recipe so I urge you to use it in this salmon burger recipe, especially if you've never cooked with it before.
Miso paste can be found in the International aisle of most major supermarkets.
What is tahini?
Tahini sauce (or paste) is nothing more than ground sesame seeds. Tahini lends an Asian flair and flavor to all sorts of savory dishes.
I urge you to use it in this recipe to give the salmon burgers an extra depth of flavor.
Tahini can also be found in the International aisle of most major supermarkets.
How long will cooked miso salmon burgers keep in the fridge?
Store them (without sauce) in a air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How long will the honey orange sauce keep in the refrigerator?
You can keep it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Can the sugar snap peas be left out of this recipe?
Yes, but I urge you to keep them.
They add a slight sweetness and a fresh and unexpected brightness of flavor, unlike any other salmon burger you've ever tried.
How to remove the strings from sugar snap peas
Gently place the tip of a paring knife at either end of a sugar snap pea. Pull the string opposite where you started, and the strings will quickly and easily be removed.
How to make salmon patties with canned salmon
Drain canned salmon in a colander or sieve to remove excess moisture before continuing with the recipe.
Since canned salmon will have excess moisture than a fresh fillet, you'll likely need to add additional panko crumbs to the meat so the mixture will hold their shape once formed into patties.
Are salmon burgers healthy?
Salmon is high in healthy Omega-3 fatty acids which are great for brain health, heart health, bone density, not to mention that salmon is a great source of protein and it can help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about the health benefits of salmon
How to make easy salmon patties using fresh salmon:
- Assemble the ingredients.
- Trim the strings from the sugar snap peas (optional), and finely chop the peas into small pieces, enough to make approximately 1 cup.
- Finely mince enough shallots to make approximately ¼ cup.
- Place the prepared shallots and peas into a bowl.
- Divide the salmon filet into quarters and cut approximately ¼ to ½ of the salmon into chunks (shown below).
- Place the chopped salmon into the bowl with the shallots and peas. Set aside.
- Place the remaining salmon into the bowl of a food processor and pulse lightly until the mixture is ground, but not a paste.
- Transfer the ground salmon to a bowl and season with salt, pepper, teriyaki sauce, miso paste, tahini, honey, and panko crumbs.
- Gently mix to combine and then stir in the salmon chunks, shallots and peas. DO NOT over mix, but make sure the shallots and peas are evenly distributed.
- Form the salmon mixture into 8 patties and chill for 30 minutes.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil into a large skillet over medium-low heat and working in two batches, cook the salmon burgers for 2 - 3 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook the second side for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, with or without a bun, and along with the Honey Orange Sauce (recipe below).
What is the best sauce to top a salmon burger:
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 - 2 tablespoons orange zest.
- Chill until ready to serve with the miso salmon burgers.
Can raw salmon patties be frozen?
When freezing raw salmon burgers, flash freeze them in a single layer for 30 minutes. Once partially frozen wrap the patties well with parchment paper or plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
To freeze cooked salmon patties, cool them completely, wrap them individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper, and freeze them for up to 4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until hot.
What is the proper internal temperature for cooked salmon.
Properly cooked salmon should reach an internal temperature of 145-degrees Fahrenheit when an instant-read thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of a salmon patty or fillet.
Can store-bought frozen salmon patties be used to make these burgers?
Sure, but they won't have the added umami flavor elements of the tahini, miso, soy, and sugar snap peas.
If, however, you're using store-bought salmon patties, please make sure to whip up the fast and easy honey orange sauce to spoon over your burger. I promise you won't be sorry!!
Can salmon patties be made in an air fryer?
You bet.
Preheat the air fryer to 325-degrees (F) and place the patties on a air fryer baking sheet or rack (depending on your oven). Cook for 4-5 minutes and flip the burgers. Return them back to the air fryer to continue cooking and additional 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the patties reaches 145-degrees F on an instant read thermometer.
Additional salmon recipes:
Baked Salmon Salad Spread is perfect for sandwiches or snacks when spread on crackers. Add it to a charcuterie board and watch the surprise and delight on everyone's faces.
The ingredient list and instructions for Jammin' Salmon sound weird, but the flavor of this salmon dish is amazing. Trust me.
What to serve with salmon burgers:
*Sunflower Crunch Kale and Cabbage Salad (shown below)
Crunchy, healthy, and completely addictive. This Sunflower Crunch Kale and Cabbage Salad has it ALL going on!! Dig in! You’re going to love this colorful salad!
*Fresh Snap Pea Salad from Homemade & Yummy
*Crispy Rosemary Potato Fritters from Healthy Christian Home
*Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs (shown below)
These roasted baby potatoes are creamy in the center, and golden brown and crispy on the outside. Pair all that deliciousness with a dipping sauce made of mustard, horseradish, and mayonnaise and you have the perfect side dish or even a fun and unusual party appetizer!! YUM!!
*Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli from The Gay Globetrotter
*Beer Batter Onion Rings from Creative Yum
*Blistered Green Beans with Miso and Sesame (shown below)
Blistered green beans with miso and sesame will hit all the right bells and whistles on your taste buds. This is a delicious and extraordinary side dish that will keep you coming back for more!
*Miso Salmon Burgers with Honey Orange Sauce (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!
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Salmon Burgers with Miso and Sugar Snap Peas
Equipment
- microplane for zesting oranges
- instant read thermometer optional
Ingredients
For the salmon patties:
- 1 cup finely chopped sugar snap peas strings removed, optional
- ¼ cup finely minced shallot
- 3 pounds salmon fillets skin removed, and cut into (approximately) 5 ounce pieces
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons light miso paste
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ¾ cup panko
- 2 tablespoon grapeseed oil
For the honey orange sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1½ tablespoons orange zest
Instructions
- Trim the strings from the sugar snap peas (optional) and finely chop the peas into small pieces, enough to make approximately 1 cup.
- Finely mince shallots to make approximately ¼ cup.
- Place the prepared shallots and peas into a bowl. Set aside.
- Divide the salmon filet into (approximate) 5-ounce pieces and cut approximately ¼ to ½ of the salmon into chunks.
- Place the chopped salmon into the bowl with the shallots and peas. Set aside.
- Place the remaining salmon into the bowl of a food processor and pulse lightly until the mixture is ground, but not a paste.
- Transfer the ground salmon to a bowl and season with salt, pepper, teriyaki sauce, miso paste, tahini, honey, and panko crumbs.
- Gently mix to combine and then stir in the salmon chunks, shallots, and peas. DO NOT over mix, but make sure the shallots and peas are evenly distributed.
- Form the salmon mixture into 8 patties and chill for 30 minutes.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil into a large skillet over medium-low heat and working in two batches, cook the salmon burgers for 2 - 3 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook the second side for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, with or without a bun, and along with the Honey Orange Sauce.
Make Honey Orange Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 - 2 tablespoons orange zest.
- Chill until ready to serve with the miso salmon burgers.
Notes
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Mark G says
Great alternative to a traditional beef burger.
Renée says
I agree 100%, Mark.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate.
Renee