Salmon Burger with Lemon Dill Sauce Sandwich

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

Salmon Burger with Lemon Dill Sauce Sandwich
This omega-3-loaded sandwich features whole wheat bread and an array of veggies. The flavor combination of the salmon burger and the tangy Greek yogurt sauce with dill and lemon perfectly complement each other.
Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 1 egg

  • 1 15-ounce can salmon, drained

  • 13 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 2 Dijon mustard

  • 3 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped

  • 2 capers, drained

  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lemon, wedged, for serving

  • 12 cup Greek yogurt, 2% fat

  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

  • 12 Juice from lemon

  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 8 slices whole wheat bread

  • 4 leaves romaine lettuce

  • 4 large tomato slices

  • 1 red onion, sliced

Instructions
  • Step 1

    In the bottom of a mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add salmon, panko bread crumbs, Dijon mustard, parsley, capers, shallot, and salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 2

    With a fork, lightly mix to combine, breaking apart the salmon further.

  • Step 3

    Scoop about 1/3 cup of the mixture and shape into four -6 1/2-inch thick patties.

  • Step 4

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoon of the oil over medium.

  • Step 5

    Once hot, sear patties on both sides, until the outsides are deeply golden brown and the patties are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  • Step 6

    To make the lemon dill sauce, mix all ingredients in a small bowl.

  • Step 7

    Serve salmon patties on toasted bread with romaine lettuce, tomato slice, red onion and lemon dill sauce.

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