Capsaicin Free Basil & Oregano Salmon Burgers
Fresh salmon gets the burger treatment here, and the result is something genuinely craveable — golden on the outside, tender and flaky within, and bright with herbs and citrus. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to capsaicin, salmon burgers can be a minefield at restaurants or in packaged form, where chili, cayenne, or paprika often sneak into the seasoning blend. This recipe keeps every element clean and heat-free, leaning instead on fresh basil, dried oregano, lemon juice, and lemon zest to build real depth of flavor. Garlic-infused olive oil does double duty — it goes into the patty mixture and into the pan — giving the burgers a savory, aromatic crust without a single spicy ingredient in sight. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking is the small step that makes the patties hold together beautifully in the skillet. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley, these are bright, satisfying, and completely free of the burn.
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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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