High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Basil & Oregano Salmon Burgers
Fresh salmon, bright herbs, and a squeeze of real lemon — these patties are everything a burger should be without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess. So many store-bought burger patties and sauces sneak in high fructose corn syrup as a filler or flavor booster, which makes building a clean, satisfying burger from scratch the smartest move. Here, coarsely pulsed salmon gets folded with fresh basil, dried oregano, lemon juice, and garlic-infused olive oil, so every bite is herby, citrusy, and genuinely flavorful on its own terms. Chilling the patties before they hit the pan is the small step that makes a big difference — they hold together beautifully and develop a golden, slightly crisp exterior in the skillet. The whole thing comes together with pantry staples and fresh fish, no sweetener-laden shortcuts required. Serve them with lemon wedges and a scatter of fresh parsley for a plate that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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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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