Handmade Salmon Burgers with Orange Basil Mayo
This Handmade Salmon Burger with Orange Basil Mayo sings a perfect harmony of flavors! It’s a gourmet masterpiece that’ll make your taste buds sing. Start off by making a thin ground salmon patty seasoned with old bay seasoning and old fashioned mustard shaped and chilled to set. Pan-fried until golden and topped with melted Havarti cheese. Serve each patty on a toasted brioche bun with a zesty and herby orange basil mayonnaise, crispy lettuce, and pickled red onions. This dish is quick to make, and perfect for summer.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 6-8 oz salmon fillet skinless
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tbsp old fashioned mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 lemon juiced
Orange Basil Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup orange juiced
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic
- large handful of fresh basil
- pinch of salt and pepper
Serving
- brioche bun
- pickled red onions
- pickles or cucumber slices
- fresh or pickled jalapenos
- Havarti cheese
- lettuce
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor combine cubed salmon, spices, mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Pulse until just combine a few seconds. Divide evenly into 4 and shape into patties. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the patties to settle and maintain their shape.
- Orange Basil mayo: combine all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until well combined. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
- On a hot griddle or cast iron skillet, cook the salmon patties with a touch of oil. Allow to cook a few minutes uninterrupted before flipping over. Once the edges begin to turn a golden color, flip and cook for 4-5 minutes. During the final minute of cooking top with a slice of Havarti cheese.
- To serve: on a toasted brioche spread the orange basil mayo, layer with crispy lettuce leaves, top with the salmon burger and garnish as desired.