Description
These superhealthy salmon burgers combine fresh salmon fillets with vibrant Thai red curry paste, ginger, and coriander for a flavorful and nutritious meal. Served with a refreshing carrot and cucumber salad pickled in white wine vinegar and sugar, these burgers offer a delicious alternative to traditional red meat patties, packed with heart-healthy omega-3s and bright Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon Burgers
- 4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets (about 550g / 1lb 4oz), cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- Thumb-size piece fresh root ginger, grated
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 bunch coriander, half chopped, half leaves picked
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
For the Salad
- 2 carrots
- Half large or 1 small cucumber
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp golden caster sugar
- Handful coriander leaves (from the bunch above)
To Serve
- Lemon wedges
- Cooked rice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon Mixture: Place the salmon chunks into a food processor along with the Thai red curry paste, grated ginger, soy sauce, and the chopped half of the coriander bunch. Pulse the mixture until it is roughly minced but not pureed, ensuring the burgers retain some texture.
- Shape the Burgers: Transfer the minced salmon mixture to a bowl. Shape this into 4 equal-sized burger patties by hand, compacting firmly so they hold together well during cooking.
- Cook the Salmon Burgers: Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, place the salmon burgers in the pan and fry for about 4–5 minutes on each side. Turn carefully, cooking until each side is crisp and the salmon is cooked through and opaque in the center.
- Prepare the Pickled Salad: While the burgers cook, use a swivel peeler to peel long strips of carrot and cucumber into a mixing bowl. Add the white wine vinegar and golden caster sugar to the bowl and toss gently until the sugar dissolves completely. Then fold in the reserved coriander leaves to combine.
- Serve: Divide the carrot and cucumber salad evenly among four plates. Place a salmon burger on each plate alongside the salad. Garnish with lemon wedges for squeezing over the burgers and accompany with cooked rice if desired for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using oily fish like salmon provides heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, making these burgers a nutritious alternative to red meat.
- This recipe can be adapted using tuna steaks for a different but equally delicious flavor.
- Marinating the salmon chunks before mincing is an optional step to intensify flavor but not required here.
- Be careful when turning the burgers in the pan to keep them intact; a non-stick pan helps prevent sticking.
- You can serve these burgers with steamed rice or in burger buns if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Keywords: salmon burgers, Thai salmon burgers, healthy fish burgers, salmon recipe, Thai curry paste, healthy burgers, fish patties, easy dinner, carrot cucumber salad
