Salmon Burgers with Red Pepper Mayo

Delicious homemade salmon burgers topped with a creamy roasted red pepper mayo sauce. These burgers combine flaked canned salmon with breadcrumbs and seasonings, served on toasted buns with strips of roasted red peppers.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup roasted red bell peppers
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 18 ounces canned salmon
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 pieces hamburger buns
  • cup roasted red bell peppers
  • cut into strips

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Blend mayonnaise, bell peppers, capers, lemon juice, and salt in a blender, scraping down sides if needed, until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Mix breadcrumbs, pepper, and 1/2 cup red pepper mayo in a large bowl. Gently fold in flaked salmon. Divide mixture into 4 patties about 1/2" thick and 4" wide.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in batches, cook buns, cut side down, until golden brown and toasted, about 2 minutes. Divide among plates.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet. Cook salmon patties until golden brown and heated through, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer burgers to bun bottoms. Spread about 2 tsp. red pepper mayo over burgers. Arrange bell pepper strips over, then top with bun to close.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Red pepper mayo can be made 5 days ahead. Store in a resealable container and chill. Burger patties can be formed 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.