Capsaicin Free Turmeric Ginger Salmon Burgers
Salmon burgers are one of those weeknight wins that feel a little fancy without requiring much effort, and this version leans hard into bright, warming flavors. Fresh turmeric and ginger do the heavy lifting here, giving each patty an earthy, aromatic depth that pairs beautifully with the richness of the salmon. The garlic-infused olive oil adds a savory backbone without any of the heat that typically sneaks into spiced fish recipes — no chili, no cayenne, nothing that triggers capsaicin sensitivity. A quick pulse in the food processor keeps the texture pleasantly chunky rather than dense, so every bite has real substance. The zesty parsley-lemon sauce spooned over the top cuts through the richness perfectly, and wrapping everything in cool butter lettuce keeps things light and fresh. For anyone who has had to skip boldly seasoned burgers at cookouts, this one proves you don't need heat to build serious flavor.
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 ½ lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tbsp fresh turmeric, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the lemon-herb sauce
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For serving
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make the lemon-herb sauce: whisk together the parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, grated ginger, and sea salt in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- 2
Place half the salmon chunks in a food processor and pulse 4–5 times until roughly chopped but not a paste — you want visible pieces about 1/4 inch. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the remaining salmon chunks and pulse the same way, then add to the bowl.
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