These Whole-30 + keto salmon burgers with a lemon garlic sauce can be whipped up in less than 25 minutes, taste delicious & are perfect to prep for easy meals all week long! They can also be made with tuna, to make tuna burgers!
Delicious & Easy Whole-30 + Keto Salmon Burgers With A Lemon Garlic Sauce
These Whole-30 + keto salmon burgers with a lemon garlic sauce are absolutely packed with flavour from the fresh herbs, garlic & spices used. But the best part about this recipe? They are ready in 20-30 minutes! They can be made in a pinch & are perfect to have on hand to throw into a salad, on the side of some roasted veggies or in a lettuce wrap for a quick, easy, & healthy meal during the week!
They are also super versatile & can be made with a variety of herbs or spices too. I used dill & garlic mainly to spice these burger up for me as they are two personal favourites but you can use any fresh herbs & spices. Let me know what combinations you come up with & try!
What I also love about these Whole-30 + keto salmon burgers is that they can easily become Whole-30 + keto tuna burgers. Simply swap the canned salmon for canned tuna & voila, a totally different take on this recipe but still delicious & a great source of protein!
Ingredients you will need for these Whole-30 + Keto Salmon Burgers With A Lemon Garlic Sauce
Whole-30 + Keto Salmon Burgers
- 2 cans of salmon (or flaky tuna)
- lemon
- garlic cloves
- dijon mustard
- fresh dill
- 2 eggs
- garlic powder
- coconut flour
- pink salt
- almond flour
- avocado oil or spray (I used this)
Lemon Garlic Sauce
- avocado oil mayo
- lemon juice
- capers
- fresh dill
- garlic cloves
- paprika
- pink salt
- black pepper
Tips for making the best salmon (or tuna burgers)
- Form the patties firmly. Meaning press the mixture into a firm ball & then flatten it out before putting it on the pan. I found the patties & formed into a more firm/pressed patty held together better than the ones I didn’t do this to.
- Reapply the oil to the pan after each ‘batch’. I used an avocado oil spray after each 3 patties I made, since my pan was big enough for 3 at a time. Then I sprayed it again for the next batch to prevent the patties from sticking.
- Cook the patties on medium/high heat not high heat. The couple patties I cooked on high burned a lot easier on me. I found med/high heat cooked the patties the best while also browning the outside nicely without burning them!
- After each flip, gently press the patties down. This I found help them cook more evenly & also helped them hold together better!
How to store these Whole-30 + Keto Salmon Burgers With A Lemon Garlic Sauce
I stored these in an air-sealed container in the fridge. I like to store my homemade sauces in a mason jar for up to a week as well. However, they usually don’t last that long!
What to serve these salmon (or tuna) burgers with?
I like to have these on top of a salad, with roasted vegetables or in a lettuce bun/wrap! They are really good with anything & add a great dose of flavour & protein to your meals.
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Whole-30 + Keto Salmon Burgers With A Lemon Garlic Sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 patties 1x
- Category: fish burger
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: dinner
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These Whole-30 + keto salmon burgers with a lemon garlic sauce can be whipped up in less than 25 minutes, taste delicious & are perfect to prep for easy meals all week long! They can also be made with tuna, to make tuna burgers!
Ingredients
Whole-30 + Keto Salmon Burgers
- 2 cans of salmon (or flaky tuna), either 142g cans or 213g (both sizes worked for me)**
- 1/2 lemon (~2 tbsp)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped finely
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp pink salt
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1–2 tbsp avocado oil or spray (I used this), to cook
Lemon Garlic Sauce
- 6 tbsp avocado oil mayo
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp pink salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Whole-30 + Keto Salmon Burgers
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl for the burgers, except the avocado oil which will be used to cook the burgers on the stovetop shortly.
- Form the mixture into patties, pressing them into a firm ball & then flattening out before putting them on the pan.I did about 1/3 cup of the mixture per patty.
- In a large saucepan heat the avocado oil over medium/high heat.
- Once heated, add your patties to the pan & cook for about 3-5 minutes per side then flip, using your spatula to slightly press down the patties on each side.
- Cook the patties for another 3-5 minutes on the other side & flip & cook once more per side if needed again.
- Continue until all the patties are cooked & let them cool on a plate. Serve with the lemon garlic sauce & enjoy!
Lemon Garlic Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients for the sauce together until well incorporated & top on your burgers. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
*These salmon burgers can be made with canned tuna or salmon.
**I used two 142g cans of tuna for the tuna burgers & two 213g of salmon for the salmon burgers & both sizes worked great.
Keywords: whole-30, keto, salmon burger
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What are the size cans for this recipe and how big are the patties?
I used both 142g cans & 213g cans & both sizes resulted in great burgers. In the instructions I mention that I formed my patties with about 1/3 cup of mixture per patty. I found this worked best but you can also make them bigger or smaller if you would prefer! Let me know how you get along with them 🙂 I hope you love the recipe!
Do you think you can bake these instead of pan fry?
I think that could definitely work! I am not sure how long exactly to bake them for but please keep me posted if you try this method!