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My new go-to weeknight dinner – Easy Chipotle Salmon Burgers. Smoky, slightly spicy, chipotle-seasoned salmon burgers. Pan-fried until crispy with melty Havarti cheese. Then sandwiched between toasted brioche buns with creamy, spicy-sweet chipotle mayo. These colorful and fresh salmon burgers are simple to make and full of so much flavor. Great for spring and summer, plus so delicious!
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Well, these are different! I never make burgers, but something inside me really wanted to make THIS burger. Something chipotle salmon was the original idea. And then a burger just sounded so fun for the spring and summer months.
I decided a burger could be a great recipe, so I nervously tested the recipe, and you all? These burgers are something special. So special that my dad mentioned this might be his favorite dinner of all.
That is saying A LOT. I don’t love the photos, but I LOVE this recipe.
Ingredients
- Cooked salmon
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Eggs
- Chopped chipotle in adobo
- Tamari or soy sauce
- Honey
- Garlic powder
- Chili powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Mixed fresh chopped cilantro/ dill
- Havarti cheese slices
- Avocado or olive oil
- Brioche burger buns
- Shredded lettuce and avocado
Chipotle Mayo
- Mayo
- Chopped chipotle in adobo
- Honey
Now, a few notes. This is a salmon burger and the burger should be pan-fried, not grilled. I think if they were grilled, they could fall apart.
For the actual salmon, I used canned. This is my go-to brand for canned salmon and tuna, we love it. Having canned salmon on hand makes for some of the easiest recipes. Plus it’s delicious and incredibly healthy too.
Now, details
This recipe is so simple, so we gotta love that.
Grab your cooked salmon and mix it with Panko bread crumbs, eggs, chipotle in adobo sauce, tamari for a nice saltiness, honey to balance the spice level, garlic, and chili powder.
Make 3 or 4 burgers, I like to do 4 smaller burgers. Then, pan-fry each in a skillet with oil. I use either use avocado oil or olive oil.
Next up, the cheese! Yes, cheese and seafood. It does work. Add a slice of Havarti cheese to each burger and let it melt over the crispy patties.
So yummy!
Mix up the mayo, chipotle in adobo, honey, mayo, and sea salt. Then, layer your toasted brioche buns with mayo, the cheesy spicy burgers, and a handful of lettuce, plus avocado.
Serve with extra mayo, of course. Totally delicious and this will be great for the warmer spring and summer days ahead!
Looking for other salmon recipes? Here are a few…
Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa
Parchment Baked Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter
Lastly, if you make these Easy Chipotle Salmon Burgers, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Easy Chipotle Salmon Burgers
Ingredients
- 14 ounces cooked salmon , (I use canned)
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs, use gluten-free if needed
- 2 eggs
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup mixed fresh chopped cilantro/dill
- 3-4 Havarti cheese slices
- avocado or olive oil, for cooking
- 3-4 brioche burger buns, toasted, use gluten-free buns if needed
- shredded lettuce and avocado, for serving
Chipotle Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- 1. To make the burgers. In a bowl mix the salmon, Panko, eggs, chipotle in adobo, tamari, honey, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and herbs. Form into 3-4 burgers.2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the burgers for 3-5 minutes on each side until crispy. Add a cheese slice to each, cook until melted, 1-2 minutes.3. For the mayo, combine all ingredients in a bowl.4. To assemble, layer your toasted buns with chipotle mayo, cheesy burgers, lettuce, avocado, and herbs. Add the top bun. Enjoy with lots of extra mayo. Yummmy!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
You weren’t kidding about these being easy!!! And so delicious! A great change from our typical burger night. Thank you, Tieghan!
Thanks so much for trying out these burgers! xT
I made these for supper tonight and they were fantastic! So flavorful and easy to make! These will definitely be on our dinner menu often!
Hey Billie! Thanks so much for trying out the recipe! xT
This recipe looks amazing! We have an egg allergy in our family, so I was wondering if you could recommend any substitutions? Thank you!
LOVED this recipe! Even my 9 & 10 year old (omitted the adobo in theirs) loved them! Will definitely be adding it to the vault! Thank you
Hey Stephanie! Thanks so much for trying out the recipe! I’m sooo glad you loved it! xT
These were so good! Definitely making this again. My only question is, I had never bought canned salmon before, and I was surprised to find the salmon still had bones. So I had to pick out these teeny tiny bones. Is there a canned salmon brand you use that does not have bones?
Hey! I would check out the brand Wild Planet for canned salmon, I believe you can find it at target or thrive market! xT
Super delicious! Loved this recipe!
Thanks so much Rebekah! Love to hear that these burgers were enjoyed:) Have a great Monday! xx
Absolutely love this recipe! My husband was a bit skeptical but he was blown away. The flavour is just so so good and so easy. Thanks for another great recipe Tieghan! Will make these again and again
Hi Cathy,
Happy Sunday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, thanks so much for making it:)
These were PHENOMINAL!!!! Thank you for the recipe!!! I agree, 5 stars isn’t nearly enough. These will be happening a lot in my house!
Hi Melissa,
Love to hear this!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your feedback! Have a great day! xT
These were delicious when I made them!! The recipe made quite a few for one person… so I froze two of them. Is it a safe bet that they will be okay when defrosted?
Thanks for the great recipe!
Hi Erin,
So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Yes, they will be just fine after freezing:) Thanks for making the recipe! xT
I’m not going to lie – I was skeptical about this one. And my husband all but refused to try it, simply because of the canned salmon. So when he was gone I gave it a shot and omg – you’d never guess it was canned salmon. I’m sold. All the protein, so crazy simple to get together and such great flavors!!
We live in the PNW so we have access to fresh fish, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t handy to have a ready to go salmon burger option! I’m going to make this for my husband and just not tell him what he is, I’m sure he’ll he as sold once he takes his first bite.
Hey Kristen,
Fantastic!!🍒🍉 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it was a winner! xx
Made the Salmon burger today and all of us enjoyed it so very much. Thank you for the recipe and it was simply the best
Hi Grace,
Happy Friday!!🍉🥭 I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it and sharing your comment! xT
I wish I could select more than 5 stars!
Ummm maybe like 50000000000!
As eating a mostly pescatarian diet, this was my most favorite “burger” I’ve ever had. Thank goodness for you Tieghan.
I made a reel while making this delicious burger!
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Hi Charity,
Happy Wednesday!!🍊🍋 I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
These burgers are so so yummy! My husband is not a fish person, but even he loves them. This is the first fish meal he has ever asked me to make again. 🙂 They take hardly any time to make, and would be a perfect weeknight meal. Thanks for another great recipe!
Hi Steph,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! Have a great holiday weekend! 🇺🇸🎆 xT
Loved this easy recipe! And I love the latest cookbook, as well. I have a wall of cookbooks, but the ONE on my kitchen counter is Half Baked Harvest.
Hi Jane,
Wonderful!! I’m so glad to hear that this recipe was a winner, I appreciate you making it and your comment! Thanks so much for your kind message, I am so glad you have been enjoying the cookbook! xx
I was working from home today and needed a quick lunch. Whipped these up super quick and they were awesome. My 13 yr old son had one too and loved it. This is a keeper! Definitely want the boneless skinless can of salmon though which is what I used. I added some fennel fronds and scallions in the mix of herbs as well because it’s what I had on hand and they were great.
Hi Elizabeth,
Awesome!!😎 Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
These were SO good, even my kids ate them up! I love all things chipotle and salmon never hurts either! I was a little worried that there were going to fall apart, but if you carefully place them in the pan, they’ll tighten right up while they cook.
Hi Michelle,
Perfect!! So glad to hear your family enjoyed these burgers, thanks so much for making them and your feedback! xT