Superfood Sesame Salmon Burgers are a flavorful fan favorite, filled with healthy ginger, garlic, scallions, and 2 types of sesame. My boys love these burgers and I’ve been making them since they were little. They’re a child-friendly recipe that will get your kids to eat salmon.
The Perfect Low-Carb Meal
These high-protein Sesame Salmon Burgers make an incredible low-carb meal paired with my Garlic Ginger Bok Choy. Typically, I serve these incredible burgers with white rice for my boys, but since I’m on a Low-Carb Diet I skip that. I haven’t eaten rice, corn, or potatoes since 2001.
Superfood Sesame Salmon Burgers
I love making these low-carb burgers because they’re full of highly nutritious wild salmon and packed with superfoods including garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds. Sometimes I prepare the patties the night before, so that the flavors can meld and intensify. Our meal the next day is so easy because all I need to do is cook the patties in a skillet and dinner is ready!
Sesame Salmon Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ume plum vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
- ¼ cup chopped scallions, white and green parts
- ¼ cup toasted raw sesame seeds
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- coconut oil, for frying
Instructions
- Rinse salmon, pat dry and cut into ¼-inch cubes
- In a large bowl, combine salmon, oil, ume, garlic, ginger, scallions, sesame seeds, and eggs
- Stir coconut flour into mixture
- Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to form mixture into patties
- Heat coconut oil in a 9 inch skillet over medium-high heat
- Cook patties for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until golden brown
- Transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot
Equipment
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Elana says
Dana, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Dana says
Will canned salmon work in this recipe?
Dana says
These were fabulous! The recipe made 8 of the “smaller” 1/4 c. size burgers. Both kids (Ages 8 & 12) ate 3 of them each — served over white rice seasoned with coconut oil and a head of cauliflower that I roasted/crisped up in the air fryer (chopped and seasoned – 400 degrees air fried for 15-20 min). Yum! I served with extra toasted sesame seeds and fresh squeezed lemon. Super delicious! Thank you Elana!
Elana says
Dana, can I come over? That combo sounds fantastic!
Jennifer says
I’m allergic to coconut, so I was wondering what other oil/flour you would recommend? Thank you!
Elana says
Jennifer, thanks so much for your comment. I haven’t tried that so not sure. Feel free to experiment :-)
Thea Braren says
This is a beautiful, easy and delicious recipe! I love using high quality wild salmon trim which makes it more affordable, and takes away the need to cut up the salmon. Thank you!
Elana says
Thea, thanks so much!
Ellen says
Do you know how many net carbs and calories?
Elana says
Ellen, for more on that please go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
Have a wonderful day!
Elana
Saint says
Hello. I just made a post about using something other than eggs in the recipe. I found my answer on another recipe post from your site. Thank you kindly. I got my answer.
Elana says
You’re welcome Saint!
Saint says
Hello. I would like to try these. Can you sub some other binder besides eggs? Thank you.
Elana says
Saint, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Ana says
Hi Elana! These were so tasty — but I feel like I missed something. How did you get them in a patty shape? Salmon comes in long strips – How were you able to get them to form into patties? Thanks! Ana
Elana says
Ana, if you follow step 1 of the instructions it will be a piece of cake to form these into patties :-)