Salmon and burgers are both dinners that everyone becomes excited about real quick. Now combine them? You won’t even believe how delicious it is! This recipe is a crowdpleaser for sure, but keep in mind the crowd will keep coming back for more!
Why I Love This Recipe
In about 15 minutes, you can whip up this dinner! You will love the “comfort” food taste, while still keeping things light. Quick and easy recipes are my thing, but you would never know it when eating them! This burger is not any different!
Ingredients of Choice
Nacho Cheese Chips is the secret ingredient here. You will love the color and crunch that the chips add to the burger! Choose your favorite brand of nacho cheese chips, it is hard to go wrong! I used our favorite, Late July Nacho Cheese Chips, because they are free from preservatives and artificial coloring.
How do you keep salmon burgers from falling apart?
My go-to is the premade salmon burgers from Butcher Box. Seriously, their subscription service is a lifesaver. Their seafood is wild, and you can taste the quality in every bite. It saves me so much time at the grocery store, so I can focus on snagging fresh produce instead.
Let’s Get Cooking!
Prep the Food
If your salmon burgers are frozen, pop them in the fridge the night before to thaw. Crush your nacho chips finely – this will be your yummy crispy coating.
Coat your thawed salmon patties with the crushed chips! I like to add some seafood seasoning to the chips for a little extra zing.
How to Cook Premade Salmon Burgers
Melt some butter in a skillet with a little more of the fish seasoning. Let it get all nice and bubbly – that’s your cue that the pan is ready! Cook the patties on medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes each side until they’re golden brown.
Salmon Burger Sauce
Toast your buns (because who doesn’t love a crispy bun?) and spread mayonnaise on one side and some Sriracha on the other! Chop up some fresh romaine lettuce for extra crunch and color.
Layer your shredded lettuce on the toasted buns, add your crispy salmon burger. That is it, so quick and easy!
Why You’ll Love It
This recipe is a game changer for anyone who’s looking to cut down on kitchen time without sacrificing flavor or health. It’s got the perfect blend of crunchy, creamy, and spicy – all wrapped up in a perfect burger. Trust me on this and give the recipe a try!
15 Minute Crispy Salmon Burgers
Ingredients
- Nacho cheese chips crushed finely
- 2 premade salmon burgers Butcher Box brand recommended
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fish seasoning to taste
- Seafood seasoning to taste
- 2 burger buns
- Romaine lettuce finely shredded
- Mayonnaise to taste
- Sriracha sauce to taste
- Pickles for serving
Instructions
- If using frozen salmon burgers, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.
- Pat the thawed salmon burgers dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, crush the nacho cheese chips until they are very fine.
- Mix a little seafood seasoning into the crushed chips for added flavor.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter.
- Sprinkle some fish seasoning into the butter, allowing it to brown and bubble slightly.
- Coat the salmon burgers evenly with the seasoned, crushed chips.
- Place the coated burgers in the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Allow the first side to cook a bit longer to achieve a nice crispy crust.
- While the burgers are cooking, toast the burger buns until golden.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bun and Sriracha sauce on the other side.
- Chop the romaine lettuce into fine shreds.
- On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer some shredded lettuce.
- Place the crispy salmon burger on top of the lettuce.
- Add a pickle on the side or on the burger.
- Serve the burgers immediately while hot and crispy.