Salmon Burger with Mustard Cream Sauce

These Salmon Burgers with Mustard Cream Sauce are an approachable way to include more nutritious seafood in your diet. They come together quickly with patties made from canned salmon and the addition of fresh diced vegetables. A tasty way to switch it up on burger night!

Recipes is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.

Ingredients

Servings: 4   Serving Size: 1 burger with bun

• 3, 5-ounce cans reduced-sodium salmon
• 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup zucchini (grated, drained)
• 1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped, divided)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
• 2 eggs (whisked)
• 1/3 cup whole wheat or oat flour
• 1/4 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup arugula
• 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced
• 4 whole wheat burger buns, toasted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix salmon, red onion, red bell pepper, zucchini, 1/4 cup dill, paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, eggs, and flour. Divide evenly into fourths and form into 4 burger patties, each about 3/4-inch thick. Place patties on the baking sheet.
3. Bake burger patties for 20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
4. In the meantime, make the yogurt mustard sauce. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, the remaining tablespoon of dill and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Set aside.
5. Once salmon burger patties are cooked, add to toasted burger buns along with sauce, tomato, and arugula.

   Note: The USDA recommends cooking egg dishes to 160°F.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories per serving: 390
• Protein: 30g
• Total fat: 10.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.4g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 3.2g
• Cholesterol: 161mg
• Sodium: 516mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 36g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6g
  • Sugar: 6g

Source: https://www.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-salmon-burger-with-mustard-cream-sauce