Salmon Burgers with Sesame-Soy Glaze

Salmon burgers are a tasty treat that you can make without needing a fancy grill. Imagine cooking them quickly under the broiler, and voila! The kitchen becomes your own stage, and these burgers take the spotlight without any fuss.

Making these burgers is like creating a delicious play. First, gather all the ingredients: fresh salmon, breadcrumbs, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and an egg. Mix them together in a big bowl, making four burger patties. It’s like shaping the characters of your play!

Now, it’s time to make the special glaze. Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger in a pot. Heat it up until it gets a little thick, like the exciting plot of your story.

Place your salmon patties on a baking sheet and brush them with the glaze. Slide them under the broiler, and watch them cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side. They’ll turn crispy and golden, just like the climax of your play.

While your burgers are cooking, let’s make a cool cucumber salad. Slice the cucumber really thin and mix it with rice vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, and a bit of salt. It’s like a refreshing intermission in your play!

Now, assemble your burgers. Toast the buns under the broiler for a minute or two. Put a salmon patty on each bun, drizzle with more glaze, and top it with the cucumber salad. It’s like the grand finale, where everything comes together for a delicious ending.

And there you have it – a fantastic play of flavors on your plate, with salmon burgers taking the lead role! Enjoy your meal!

Salmon Burgers with Sesame-Soy Glaze

Enjoy a quick and flavorful dinner with fresh salmon burgers. Prepped in just 30 minutes, these burgers are broiled to perfection with a sesame-soy glaze. Top them with a refreshing homemade cucumber salad for an effortless burst of fresh flavors. This Asian-inspired dish is a delightful combination of culinary charm and simplicity, making it a perfect main course for a weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Resting Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian-inspired

Servings 4 burgers

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

• Baking Sheet
• Mixing bowls
• Frying Pan
• Food processor (for cucumber salad, optional)

Ingredients

  

Salmon Burgers:

• 1.5 lbs fresh salmon fillet skin removed, chopped
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 egg beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 burger buns

Sesame-Soy Glaze:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger grated

Cucumber Salad:

• 1 cucumber thinly sliced
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• Salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat Broiler: Preheat your broiler to high.
• Prepare Salmon Burgers: In a bowl, combine chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, beaten egg, salt, and pepper.
• Form the mixture into 4 patties.
• Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Make Sesame-Soy Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
• Heat over medium heat until the mixture thickens slightly, stirring constantly.
• Broil Salmon Patties: Brush the salmon patties with the sesame-soy glaze.
• Place under the broiler for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges.
• Prepare Cucumber Salad: In a bowl, toss thinly sliced cucumber with rice vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
• Assemble Burgers: Toast the burger buns under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
• Place a salmon patty on each bun.
• Drizzle with additional sesame-soy glaze if desired.
• Top with a generous portion of cucumber salad.
• Serve: Serve the salmon burgers with extra glaze on the side.
• Enjoy your delicious and flavorful salmon burgers!

Notes

1. Customize the Glaze: Adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the glaze to your liking.
2. Cucumber Texture: For a crunchier salad, add cucumber just before serving.
3. Alternative Cooking Methods: If broiling isn’t an option, pan-fry the salmon patties over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
4. Bun Options: Opt for whole-grain or brioche buns for added flavor.
5. Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the salmon patties and glaze in advance, refrigerate, and cook when ready.

 

Keyword Burger, Quick and Easy, Salmon