Seattle Salmon Burgers

A cream cheese and onion twist makes these Seattle salmon burgers a delicious way to enjoy fresh or leftover salmon fillets on brioche buns.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 479 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1 (3 ounce) fillet salmon fillet
• ¾ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
• 2 brioche buns, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4

Season salmon evenly with salt, pepper, and dill. Drizzle with lemon juice. Transfer to a baking sheet.

Step 5

Toast brioche buns on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 6

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in onion slices and stir occasionally until brown and soft, about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Spread cream cheese on the bottom half of each bun. Place one half of the salmon fillet on each bun and top with onion.