Description
These superhealthy salmon burgers combine fresh salmon fillets with vibrant Thai flavors for a delicious and nutritious meal. Marinated with red curry paste, ginger, and soy sauce, the salmon patties are pan-fried to perfection and served alongside a refreshing carrot and cucumber salad tossed in a light vinegar dressing. Perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner, this recipe offers a heart-healthy alternative to traditional burgers with an Asian-inspired twist.
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
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Salad
- 2 carrots
- Half large or 1 small cucumber
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp golden caster sugar
- Handful of coriander leaves (reserved from above)
To Serve
- Lemon wedges
- Cooked rice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade and Salmon: Mix the Thai red curry paste, grated ginger, soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, and seasoning together in a bowl. Marinate the salmon chunks in this mixture for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Make the Salmon Patties: Transfer the marinated salmon chunks to a food processor along with the chopped coriander. Pulse the mixture until it is roughly minced but still has some texture. Be careful not to over-process into a paste.
- Shape and Cook the Burgers: Tip the minced salmon mixture onto a plate and shape it into 4 evenly sized burgers. Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Fry the burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown, crisp outside, and cooked through.
- Prepare the Salad: While the burgers cook, use a swivel peeler to peel long strips of carrot and cucumber into a bowl. Add the white wine vinegar and golden caster sugar, tossing gently until the sugar has dissolved. Mix in the picked coriander leaves to finish the salad.
- Plate and Serve: Divide the carrot and cucumber salad evenly between 4 plates. Place the cooked salmon burgers alongside and serve with lemon wedges and rice if desired.
Notes
- Oily fish like salmon is a heart-healthy alternative to red meat burgers.
- This recipe can also be made with tuna steaks for a different flavor profile.
- Make sure not to over-process the salmon mixture to keep a good texture in the burgers.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- You can adjust the level of red curry paste to taste, depending on how spicy you like your burgers.
- The carrot and cucumber salad provides a fresh, crisp contrast to the rich salmon burgers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Keywords: salmon burgers, healthy burger recipe, Thai red curry, seafood burgers, easy dinner, quick salmon recipe, healthy eating
