Mediterranean Diet Friendly Paleo Garlic-Herb Salmon Burgers with Avocado Crema

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Paleo Garlic-Herb Salmon Burgers with Avocado Crema

Fresh salmon gets pulsed to a rustic, chunky texture and folded with garlic, parsley, dill, and chives for a burger that's bright with herbs instead of heavy on filler. A quick sear in avocado oil gives each patty a deep golden crust while keeping the center tender and just-cooked. The real star alongside it is the avocado crema — ripe avocado blended smooth with lime juice, garlic, and cilantro until it's pourable and cool, the perfect foil for the warm patties. Wrapped in crisp butter lettuce with a squeeze of lemon and a few threads of red onion, this leans on fish, good fats, fresh herbs, and vegetables rather than heavy sauces or refined carbs. It's satisfying enough for dinner but light enough to eat often, which makes it a smart, flavorful choice for a Mediterranean-style table.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salmon patties

1 ½ lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tbsp coconut aminos
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Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp avocado oil

For the avocado crema

2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tbsp water
¼ tsp sea salt

For serving

8 large butter lettuce leaves
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
¼ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Make the avocado crema: combine the avocados, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, water, and 1/4 tsp sea salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and pourable, adding an extra splash of water if needed to loosen. Transfer to a bowl, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface, and refrigerate while you prepare the patties.
2
Place the salmon chunks in a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until the salmon is coarsely chopped — you want a rough, chunky texture with some larger pieces remaining, not a smooth paste. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

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