GERD Friendly Salmon Burgers with Dill Sauce
These pan-seared salmon patties are fresh, satisfying, and genuinely crave-worthy — the kind of burger that makes you forget you're eating with your digestive comfort in mind. Managing reflux often means giving up bold, saucy meals, but this recipe leans on ingredients that keep things gentle without sacrificing flavor. Fresh dill and a small amount of grated ginger add brightness to both the patties and the creamy yogurt sauce, while finely diced fennel brings a subtle sweetness that works beautifully with the salmon. The recipe skips common triggers like onion, garlic, and acidic condiments entirely, so every component on the plate is working in your favor. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps the patties hold together perfectly, and a hot skillet with olive oil gives them that golden, slightly crispy exterior in just a few minutes per side. Served on soft buns with cool cucumber slices and leafy greens, this is a meal that feels indulgent and put-together — not like a compromise. Makes 4 servings, so it's an easy weeknight dinner the whole table can enjoy.
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 ½ lb salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch chunks
- ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ cup fennel bulb, finely diced
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the dill sauce
- ¾ cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 4 soft burger buns
- 1 cup baby spinach or butter lettuce leaves
- ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make the dill sauce: stir together the yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh dill, 1/2 tsp grated ginger, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- 2
Place the salmon chunks in a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until the fish is coarsely chopped — you want a rough, chunky texture with some larger pieces remaining, not a smooth paste.
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