Low Sugar Basil & Oregano Salmon Burgers
Fresh salmon gets the burger treatment here, and the result is bright, herbaceous, and genuinely satisfying without a single gram of added sweetener anywhere in sight. So many store-bought salmon patties and burger sauces sneak in honey, sugar, or sweetened binders, which makes this from-scratch version a real win for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food. The patties come together with coarsely pulsed salmon, fragrant basil, dried oregano, lemon juice, and garlic-infused olive oil — nothing processed, nothing hidden. Chilling the shaped patties for fifteen minutes before cooking is the small step that makes a big difference, helping them hold together beautifully in the pan rather than falling apart at the flip. A hot skillet with a little more of that garlic oil gives each patty a golden, slightly crisp exterior while keeping the inside tender and just cooked through. A squeeze of fresh lemon over the top at the end ties everything together with a clean, zesty finish. These are the kind of burgers that feel indulgent but are actually just really good, honest cooking.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 4 lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the salmon chunks in a food processor and pulse 6–8 times until coarsely chopped — the mixture should hold together when pressed but still have visible texture, not a smooth paste. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the basil, oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused olive oil, salt, and pepper to the salmon. Mix gently with a fork until just combined.
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