Hawaiian BBQ Salmon Burgers with Coconut Caramelized Pineapple
Prepare for a Hawaiian salmon burger photo overload.
I just got too excited.
Too excited about these salmon burgers.
Too excited about the coconut caramelized pineapple I put on these burgers.
Too excited about the Hawaiian BBQ sauce dripping down the burger.
Can you guys tell, I get really, really excited about things.
And when I say things, what I really mean is food. Especially pretty food on pretty things. I also get way too excited about an empty house, a clean house, flowers and ah… lists.
Yeah, I love lists.
Although, lately my list making abilities have been highly sub-par
Meaning I actually have not made a list in a month and trust me, my life has been a scattered mess the past thirty days without them. I must get back to my list making. I am seriously craving a really good list.
I need one for the grocery store today. It’s gonna be long. Think Santa’s Christmas list long. Trust me if Santa would pay one of our grocery bills for Christmas that would be awesome. Feeding way too many people over here.
Way too many.
Like I said the other week, we are over capacity.
Oh, and none of the people I am feeding like good food.
With the exception of my dad, and sort of my mom – remember she doesn’t like any fish or seafood. But my dad is only one person and he doesn’t need to eat all that much.
The hungry must eat all the time, they must eat mass amounts, and none of it can have anything to do with seafood, fruit or vegetables. Pastas can only have cheese or butter. Pizzas, only cheese and sauce. Even chicken with anything other than smashed potato chips all over it, is highly suspect to them.
Yeah, you see what I am dealing with here? It is torture. Ninty five percent of the dinners I make, I also have to make a separate dinner for the boys.
It sinks.
Especially since they are missing out like crazy.
Even my mom is missing out.
Well, half missing out. I made her a Hawaiian chicken sandwich, with the pineapple and sauce. She loved it. Actually she went crazy for it, but she is still missing out on the benefits of salmon. But if you too are not into seafood or salmon, you can definitely do this with chicken and it still tastes great.
But the salmon is better… in my opinion at least.
Plus, look at that pretty pink color.
I love it.
The fresh copper river salmon that is in the store right now is just insane.
Insanely pretty.
Insanely good.
It’s just insane!
Kind of like the amount of photos in this post.
Sorry.
I just could not choose. Choosing is way too hard. No, more like impossible.
I honestly cannot do it.
So, I just gave you a boatload of them.
Hope you don’t mind.
Oh and just a FYI, I am in a pineapple phase right now. I cut up three over the weekend. Yes, three. I really hope you guys are into pineapple. If not, I promise some more pasta and chocolate and creamy things soon.
It’s all gonna be so good.
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Hawaiian BBQ Salmon Burgers with Coconut Caramelized Pineapple
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Keyword: burger, pineapple, salmon
A super tasty, tangy salmon burger
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of [your favorite BBQ sauce | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-barbecue-sauce-just-like-sweet-baby-rays/]
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- pinch of cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound fresh raw salmon (skin removed)
- 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- pickeled jalopenos optional
- 4 king hawaiian hamburger buns or whole wheat buns toasted
- 1 avocado sliced or mashed (optional)
- lettuce
Coconut Caramelized Pineapple
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 4 large pineapple rings preferably from a fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoon toasted coconut optional
Instructions
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In a small bowl combine the BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Set aside for later.
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Add salmon to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until it’s somewhat ground. You can also chop the salmon very finely with a sharp knife.
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Remove and add salmon to a bowl with the panko bread crumbs, parmesan and 2 tablespoons of the hawaiian BBQ sauce from step 1 (save the rest for serving) and mix with a spoon until just combined. Form into 4 equally sized burgers. Heat a skillet (or grill) over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of coconut oil. Cook burgers on each side until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking add the swiss cheese and the jalapeños, if using.
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In a separate skillet heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and place the pineapple slices in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 mins, flip and cook another 3-4 minutes.
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To assemble place a piece of lettuce on the bottom of a bun, then the burger, mashed or sliced avocado and a ring of pineapple. Drizzle each burger with the remaining Hawaiian BBQ sauce.
So darn good.
Looks so good. I must try!
Thank you, Melanie!
This is a great, well written recipe. The photos are stunning and the flavors of this burger are off the charts.
Thank you!
I’m really into salmon right now, and will make it it goes on my grocery list so I can attempt to make these burgers.
Yay! Hope you love them! Thanks Kristi!
This looks fabulous! Something about a caramelized pineapple is awfully enticing! 🙂
Caramelized pineapple is the best. Trust me, it is so good!
of course you and I posted Hawaiian. HAHAHAHA! I love this game! And you are becoming queen of the burger, lady. Such pretty photos.
Of course! Ha!
Thank you so much, Carrian! Hawaiian food for life! LOL!
Beautiful photos…just gorgeous!! And I’m in a Salmon kick now too!! I grew up in Hawaii, and these are not “Hawaiian”,…but delish salmon burgers..yes!
Thank you, Samantha! I guess this is my kind of Hawaiian! I need to venture there soon so I can get some true Hawaiian food!
You and I are on the same page today! Hawaiian anything is a winner *high five* Looks delicious!
I agree! Thanks Amy!
These look so appetizing! I’ve been craving burgers lately!
Thank you, Meagan!! These burgers are so good!
OMG I die..like a million times. ALL my fave flavors lordy this is my kind of food!
Thank you, Cathy! These are some of my favorite flavors too!
Oh my gosh that charred pineapple ring. Gimme! And I’ll prolly need extra napkins too ; )
Haha! The pineapple is my favorite part!
I’m seriously in LOVE with these pictures!!! The plate is gorgeous and that backdrop really makes the food stand out. LOOOOOOOOVE IT. Oh and the burgers look pretty dang good too! 😉
Thank you so much, Sophie!! I am so happy you like them!
TIEGS, GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!! Seriously, you just know what I want right when I want it. My favorite burger of all time is the Bonzai burger at Red Robin, and well, you just had togo and add avocado and SALMON to it. I love you. That is all.
Haha!! The Bonzai Burger?? Never heard of it, but I stinkin love that name!! LOL
Thanks Megan!
Gorgeous Salmon Burgers. I agree with Samantha. These aren’t “Hawaiian”, you really do need to venture to Hawaii and try all the traditional Hawaiian foods to see. Its a wonderful culture and cuisine. I am adding these burgers to my list of to make meals! Pretty pics too!
Thank you so much, Shanna! Yes, if someone would like to offer to send me to Hawaii for a bit, I would obviously be all over that! LOL! At least I felt tropical well eating them!
Right? You really would love it. Its my home away from home, I can’t even tell you how many times I have been there and I have even lived there for two summers. Its magical. I am on board with calling recipes “hawaiian inspired” or “tropical” when they aren’t truly Hawaiian. Its like adding avocado to anything and calling it “Mexican” I am a bit of a food snob that way. lol
Now, this is one sexy looking burger!
Thank Lauren!! Sexy burgers are the best!
GIRL. You are killing me with these burgers! I have NEVER – and I mean, never – seen a salmon burger look so incredibly scrumptious and mouthwatering. Amazing flavors, amazing recipe, amazing photos. Go on with your bad self! 😀
THANK YOU! You are too sweet!
Loving your pictures, they’re beautiful. And oh my, that pineapple, it’s perfect! I could just eat it right out of the pan!
Thank you so much! I had fun with the photos! And yes, the pineapple is crazy good!
That is one big and tasty looking burger!
Thank you!! It was so good!
You amaze me girl. I also grew up in a large family. Me being the oldest girl was expected to cook when I became a teenager. With my dad working as a police officer and my mom going back to college I was it. I didn’t know how to cook because my mom was really really bad at it. I just wished that the internet was as great as it is now, then. I had to rely on cook books. I think if I had to do it now, id be living on your blog. Very nicely done. this recipe looks amazing.
Wow, thank you!! You sound like you were a savior to your family! Way to go you!
you are the queen of burgers and i love it! I want one of these right now, please!
The queen of burgers? Haha, I like it! Thanks so much, Jamie!
This looks so A-MAZ-ING!!! I want one of these burgers! Your pictures make them look like I could just pick it right up and take a big juicy bite!!!
Thank you so much, Robyn! That is was I was going for!!
I think you should come cook me this for dinner!
Haha! Done! Just buy me a ticket and I’ll be there! LOL!
Thanks Steph!
Loving the photo overload! It makes it seem like the burger is right in front of me ( I wish). Once again, another killer recipe Tieghan!
Thank you so much, Nicole!!
Oh my gosh! I can’t believe any one would turn down those salmon burgers! Just look at that pineapple!
I know, right? Thanks so much, Pam!
Um… so when can I move in? Cause that’s happening! Ha. These look – like everything else you make – AMAZING! I’ma in looooove.
Haha! Anytime! We take in people on the hour, it’s a normal thing around here!
Thanks Ashley!
So in love with this burger!!! Gorgeous!!!
Thank you so much, Julie! It really was so pretty!
This is like everything I love in one burger. Ps. I’m frequently eat whole pineapples for lunch 🙂 Its my all time favorite food
Pineapples for lunch? Sounds so delicious!! So delicious that I actually did last week. Twice!!
Sounds like we are a lot alike!
Thanks Besty!
Ok, I am going crazy over these. Especially that pineapple. (and I kind of feel your pain – my kids won’t eat anything I make, and my husband only sometimes does. Oh, the pain!)
Thank you so much, Deborah! The pineapple is my favorite part!
Oh and aren’t picky eaters the worst!?! So annoying!
These look AMAZING! Love all the flavors!
Thank you so much, Brenda!!
You are driving me out of my mind with how amaaazing this looks! You’ve outdone yourself, Tieghan! One of the best burgers I’ve ever seen 😉
Haha! Thank you so much!! It is one of my favorite burgers yet!
Great recipe! I came across this at Six Sisters, and I’d love to include this recipe in a roundup I am working on. All I would use is one of your pictures and give you a link-back. If you’d prefer I didn’t include you, just shoot me an email: nancy(dot)very(at)gmail(dot)com.
Thanks!
Thanks Nancy!! Happy to be included in your round-up!
Yum. these look so good, Tieghan! Pinning and sharing on Facebook and Twitter tomorrow. Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays!
PS, I like your new blog design. It looks clean and crisp!
Thank you so much, Julie!!
Glade you like the new design!
Just made these and ate TWO!
Thanks for the recipe.
Yeah!! So happy you loved these!!
Hi Tieghan!
Just stopping by to let you know that I will be featuring this at Marvelous Mondays tonight! Have a great week! 🙂
These days I was searching for a Burger recipe with a twist. Today, I really found a hidden gem with this salmon burger recipe you posted. My hubby and I were truly amazed about it and how it combines different flavours in perfect harmony. We were really stunned and plan to put this in our regular schedule when it comes to burgers. Thank you for this excellent recipe!
Aww!Thanks so much. I am so happy you guys loved these!
Another fab recipe! I made this last night and can’t wait to plop an over-easy egg on a leftover burger for breakfast this morning. You’re seriously my new favorite food blogger. Also, I listed you as one of 16 accounts my readers should follow on Pinterest. Great stuff, all around. 🙂 Cheers!
Thank so much, Amber!! I love egg version!
And thanks for the pinterest love!
These were insane good! Made them last night with fresh jalapenos and wild salmon – to die for. Thanks for the great recipe; I will definitely be making these again.
So happy you loved these quesadillas !
Looks fabulous – can’t wait to try it! There’s hope for the picky eaters. 20 years ago I was in your shoes. Not even butter or cheese allowed on the pasta (unless it was kraft – yuck!) Lots of plain bread too. But things change. My adult offspring are now great cooks, foodies, adventurous eaters! It started slow – when my son went to camp, he came back and raved about the goulash – why didn’t I ever make anything like that? What?!? Don’t argue! Just grit your teeth and smile and say maybe you can try to see if you can make it as good as they made it at camp. Then don’t go overboard. Eventually they will come around. Now they are in their 20s, when we gather for a family dinner and everyone contributes, the food is off the charts! In fact, my daughter posted this recipe on her facebook page because she made it and loved it. There is hope!
WOW! That is awesome, thank you so much for sharing your story!
we loved these so much, had to make them again the next day…! and for dessert made samoao macaroon tarts ,loving your burger and dessert recipes!
SO excited you loved these burgers!! And that dessert? YUM!!
i have been reading blogs and trying thier recipes for quiet a while now, but your log is my new and most favourite, your recipes are so unique, it was getting a bit tiring of the same cookies and banana bread recipes all over ! thank you for such inspiring recipes. looking forward to more great desserts and burgers 😉
THANK YOU! I am so excited you are enjoying my recipes!
So I found this recipe a while ago on pinterest and just had to try it. I made it and it was amazing!!!! My whole family loved it! It was different and super tasty. I’m a huge fan of salmon as well as all of these flavors. I forgot about it due to trying other recipes, but I am making it again tomorrow and I’m so excited. It’s easy and delicious! Thank you for posting it!
SO happy you loved these burgers!! Thanks!
Hi there! This post couldn’t be written any better!
Looking through this post reminds me of my previous roommate!
He always kept preaching about this. I most certainly will forward this post to him.
Pretty sure he will have a great read. Thanks for sharing!
I cannot wait to make these tonight! AMAZING! I think I’ll add bacon for a play on ham and pineapple. Thanks!
Tieghan, you are quite simply the Queen of All Burgers!! I made this last summer and it was the best meal I’ve ever tasted. I’ll be making it again numerous times as soon as my grill is up and running. Thanks for a fantastic recipe!
I stumbled across this website looking for a salmon burger with a Hawaiian nod….absolutely fits the bill and will use it again and again! I had salmon filets to use from frozen so I slow baked them first and shredded the filets with a fork, followed all other ingredients as stated. It was great and next time will try from thawed in the food processor
I made these and OH MY GOODNESS aaaammmmaaazzzziiinnnggggg it was so delicious and fresh…my twin sister loved it and she’s such a picky eater
Awesome! THANK YOU!
Our favorite salmon burgers on Pinterest are Thai salmon burgers. So why try something new? But I was intrigued and made it tonight. We loved them and had a hard time deciding which burgers were better. Imagine my surprise when I found out you created both salmon burgers. You are very talented, creative and young! Kudos to you for your passion, drive and accomplishments. So impressive. You and your burgers!
THANK YOU! So happy you love the burger recipes! Happy Holidays 🙂
Amazing idea !! just tried this and it was incredible. very creative with all your recipes! Hands down the best blog i’ve ever seen
Thank you soo much !!!! ☺️☺️
You should be a part of a contest for one of the best sites online.
I’m going to highly recommend this site!
I really liked this burger. To honest I have never made a fish burger myself before but it was really easy and turned out great. I will definitely make this again! I omitted all the cheese though…
I am so glad you liked this! Thank you Manjela!
Found this in Pinterest and just gave this a try. It was delicious! So much flavor. To save myself some time I used salmon patties from Costco. They are a great size and have great flavor. I basted it with the sauce and put a couple of holes in them so the juice would seep through. Will definitely be doing this again. The entire family loved it. The finishing sauce is my favorite part. ❤️❤️❤️
I am so glad you found this! Thank you so much for trying it, Taj! xTieghan
These were fantastic! So many great flavor combos. Even my husband who’s not a huge salmon fan really liked them so that’s saying a lot. Looking forward to making them again soon.
Thank you so much Charlotte! I am really glad these turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Can I use an air fryer for the salmon?
Hey Haley,
I haven’t tested an air fryer with this recipe, but you could certainly give it a try! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This looks wonderful! I’ve been wanting to try this out. Thanks for sharing!
I hope you love the recipe Gordon!