Oats Free Basil & Oregano Salmon Burgers
These salmon burgers are bright, herby, and genuinely satisfying — the kind of meal that feels a little fancy without requiring much effort at all. The patties come together with fresh salmon pulsed just enough to hold its texture, so every bite has real substance rather than a dense, processed feel. Garlic-infused olive oil, fresh basil, dried oregano, and a hit of lemon juice and zest do all the heavy lifting on flavor, meaning there's no need for breadcrumbs or any grain-based binder whatsoever. That's actually great news if you're navigating an oat sensitivity, because so many burger and patty recipes sneak in oat flour or rolled oats as a filler — this one skips all of that entirely. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps the patties stay together beautifully in the pan, and the garlic-infused olive oil gives the outside a gorgeous golden crust. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley, and you've got a plate that looks and tastes like something from a good seafood restaurant.
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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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