If you adore spicy food, my easy Salmon Wasabi Burgers recipe will hit the spot.
Burgers that Taste Like Wasabi Sushi
The pungent, hot taste of wasabi and ginger, married with rich, unctuous salmon, is a match made in sushi heaven.
Why I Use Wild Caught Salmon
I make these spicy burgers with wild caught salmon and a handful of other healthy ingredients. You may be wondering why I use wild caught salmon rather than farm raised.
Why Farmed Salmon is Bad
Wild-caught salmon has lower contaminant levels of harmful compounds such as antibiotics, heavy metals, and pesticides1 making it a great choice for me.
Animal Protein and the Keto Diet
Since I follow a keto diet rich in animal protein, it’s important for me to assess where my food comes from –I stick with organic beef and poultry, and wild seafood.
Salmon Keto
Salmon is a fantastic keto food because it’s low in carbohydrates, high in protein, and has a decent amount of fat. Keep reading for detailed macronutrient information for salmon.
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Animal Protein (4 oz) | Calories | Carbs | Fiber | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
Chicken | 171 | 0g | 0g | 0g | 35g | 4g |
Beef | 209 | 0g | 0g | 0g | 33g | 8g |
Salmon | 157 | 0g | 0g | 0g | 23g | 7g |
Salmon Calories
Ounce for ounce, salmon is not a low calorie food, but it’s an incredibly nutrient dense source of calories, and nutrient density is what matters most to me.
Salmon is fabulous super food and a superior source of protein that’s rich in:
- Potassium
- Omega-3 Fats
- Selenium
- B-12
This easy salmon burger recipe will show you that healthy food can taste as good or even better than junk food.
Spicy Salmon Burgers Recipe
Seasoned with spicy wasabi, along with cilantro, scallion, ginger, and lime, my Salmon Wasabi Burgers recipe is one super palate pleaser.
Salmon Wasabi Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless salmon filet
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- ¼ cup fresh scallions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ¼ cup wasabi powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- coconut oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse salmon, pat dry, and cut into ¼-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine salmon, ginger, scallions, cilantro, eggs, lime juice, almond flour, and salt
- In a small bowl, combine wasabi powder and water to form a paste
- Mix wasabi paste into salmon mixture
- Form batter into 2-inch patties with your hands
- Heat oil in a 9 inch skillet over medium high heat
- Sauté patties in batches until golden brown, 6-8 minutes per side
- Serve
Is Spicy Food Bad for You?
Wondering if spicy food is bad for you? It is possible that spicy food can worsen heartburn, acid reflux, ulcers, and exacerbate digestive issues in general.
Spicy Food in Pregnancy
If you have any of the above issues with digestion or are serving this dish to small children, you can reduce the wasabi in these spicy salmon patties.
Alternatively, make my quick and easy Sesame Salmon Burger recipe which has less heat.
These may be a better option if you’re pregnant, as spicy food during pregnancy can be dicey –I know it was for me.
Salmon Undercooked
If you’re pregnant, you’ll want to know what temperature to cook fish at. To do so, simply use a meat thermometer and reference the handy chart above.
Recipe Salmon Patties
One of the boys’ favorite recipes growing up, Sesame Salmon Burgers, are made with fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
Rather than using almond flour as a binder, I use high fiber coconut flour in this salmon patties recipe.
Dinner Recipes Healthy Easy
You may have noticed a trend in my burger recipes above –no buns!
I use greens in place of high-carb bread, which is a great start when it comes to creating dinner recipes that are healthy and easy.
Sure, I could make hamburger buns using almond flour or coconut flour but using healthy vegetables as buns suits me, given that I always need more greens in my diet.
Low Carb Bunless Burgers
Lettuce and other greens work well when a low carb edible container is needed for burgers. Here are my favorite types of lettuce that make great swaps for burger buns:
- Romaine
- Boston
- Bibb
Some folks enjoy chard or kale, but I prefer nice cold, crispy lettuce.
Toppings for Salmon Burgers
Moving right along to fun flavor combinations that will tantalize your taste buds, try topping salmon burgers with my Recipe for Slaw with Jalapenos
Or, to continue the Asian theme, top ’em with my crunchy Asian Recipe for Cabbage Salad made with napa cabbage, sesame oil, creamy roasted almond butter, and ume plum vinegar. Yum!
Low Carb Recipes Quick Dinner
My golden brown salmon croquettes, whether spicy or sesame flavored, make a fabulous quick dinner that’s low carb.
Best Gluten Free Recipes
Good food should taste good, especially when made with fresh, healthy ingredients.
Make this recipe for salmon patties and join the high protein dinner bandwagon! What are some of your favorite flavor ideas?
This recipe for Salmon Wasabi Burgers is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared it in 2014.
Alyssa says
I love dill with my salmon, so instead of scallions and cilantro, I used 1/4 cup of fresh dill, and lemon instead of lime juice. It’s a great twist on this recipe if you’re a dill lover like me!
Acacia says
This looks absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try this as soon as I purchase all of the ingredients.
scilla happygf says
Just curious where would you find Wasabi powder? I’ve only seen in a paste like form . thanks !!
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Winifred says
I made these for dinner tonight. They were good. Next time I make them I intend to triple the seasons (ginger, cilantro and green onion) and cut the salt in half. I didn’t add the wasabi just because my kids wouldn’t like the heat. We added hot sauce to the top of our own. The Asian coleslaw was good too, I used peanut butter and added kefir lime leaves for a Thai twist. It was good, but again I would at least double the seasonings, but we like our food to be really rich in flavours. I just ordered your Almond Flour cookbook from amazon.ca after a couple years of checking out your recipes online. I’m super excited to get started with it. Thank you for all your work:)
tajm says
Made these a few nights ago, totally delish! Don’t deviate from the recipe, seems like alot of wasabi powder but its not the same as wasabi paste. We’ll be making these again and again. And the Asian coleslaw was a huge hit with my very traditional Asian boyfriend…who would have thought?!
Kimberleynoah says
Made these tonight for dinner with a side salad. I went light on the wasabi but wish I went all in!! Next time! They were amazing and heloed me eat the often too dense wild caught salmon!! Thanks for a great recipe!!!
Allison says
My 4 girls under 10 loved this! I used canned salmon & wasabi paste… It was still delicious :)
Barbara says
Very good, I skip the wasabi and added chili flakes, so so good. Thanks for this recipe
Elizabeth says
Wow. Looks great, will try it this weekend!
Garage Gyms says
No joke, we were just talking about new ways to make salmon. I love everything about this recipe and it’s already been printed. I can probably eat 20 of those at once! Very excited