Salmon Smash Burgers + Tzatziki
My twist on the viral Smash Burgers- using salmon + the most refreshing cucumber Tzatziki, this recipe is incredibly delicious! You'll love these!
Equipment
- food processor (you can use your hands/spatchula)
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 ½ stems fresh dill (about 1 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- tortillas of choice- flour, whole wheat, carb balance not corn
Tzatziki Sauce:
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayo
- ½ cup shredded cucumbers liquid pressed out/drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- salt + pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried chives
Garnishes:
- fresh dill
- sliced red onion
Let's Make It
- Add all of the ingredients for the tzatziki sauce into a small bowl, mix well- place in the fridge while you make the burger mixture.***I just used a cheese grater to shred the cucumber
- Slice your salmon in to 1 inch chunks.
- Add the salmon, garlic, dijon, bread crumbs, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper into the food processor and lightly mix, just until the salmon gets broken up and the ingredients are well mixed. Do not over mix the salmon or it will be too mushy.If you do not have a food processor, you can use a meat smasher or potato smasher (or your hands) to break up the salmon.
- Roll the salmon mixture into 4 balls/patties
- Over medium high heat, drizzle about 1/2 tbsp of olive oil into a pan. Add 2 burgers to the pan, depending on the size of your pan.
- Place one tortilla on top of each patty and press firmly down to flaten the burger. If you have a meat smasher, that will work great, if not, just use your hands!
- Cook for about 4 minutes before filpping over the burgers to cook the tortilla side of the burger for another 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is done and the tortilla is crispy.
- Once the burgers are done, add some Tzatziki sauce to the top, garnish with sliced red onion and more fresh dill!Serve with a side salad or fresh veggies!ENJOY!Don't forget to share these on instagram and tag me!