Salmon burger on a bun with lettuce tomato onion and mayo.

Salmon Burger

University of Nebraska at Lincoln – Nebraska Nutrition Education Program
This simple recipe makes good use of canned salmon, or you can also use leftover salmon if you have some on-hand. Out of both? Try canned tuna!

Ingredients 

  • 1⅔ cups Cracker Crumbs
  • 1 Onion Small, chopped
  • 15 oz Canned Salmon
  • cup Milk Low-fat
  • 2 Eggs Well beaten
  • ½ cup Celery Chopped, optional
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Skillet or Frying Pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Mixture will be moist.
  • Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat skillet. Drop fish mixture onto the skillet using a 1/3 or 1/2 cup measuring cup. Brown on both sides.

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Notes

  • Dry bread crumbs, crushed unsweetened cereal, or uncooked oatmeal can be used instead of cracker crumbs.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Salmon Burger
Serving Size
 
1 burger
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
192
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
76
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
207
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
314
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
175
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
72
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Canned Salmon, Celery, Cracker Crumbs, Eggs, Gound Black Pepper, Milk, Onion, Salt