Grilled Salmon Burger With Chipotle Mayo Recipe Traeger Grills

BEST GRILLED SALMON BURGER

Steps:

• Remove crusts from the bread, break into pieces and process in a food processor until you get a fine bread crumb. (use 3/4-1 cup of Panko bread crumbs as an alternative)
• In a large bowl, mix the salmon and eggs together.
• Add chopped scallions, cilantro, pepper, and the bread crumbs to the mix.
• Shape into burger patties.

GRILLED SALMON BURGER WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO RECIPE | TRAEGER GRILLS

Steps:

• Combine scallions, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, Traeger Chicken Rub, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and pulse once or twice more.
• Roughly chop the salmon and place it in the bowl of the food processor and pulse 2 to 3 times.
• Remove salmon mixture from food processor and form into 5 patties roughly 6 ounces each.
• Place the patties on a sheet tray and transfer them to the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
• When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 500°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
• Place salmon burgers directly on the grill grate and cook for 4 minutes on each side, flipping once.
• For the Chipotle Mayo: Combine mayonnaise, chipotles and adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
• To assemble the burgers, place the salmon burger on the bottom bun and top with lettuce, pickled red onions, pickles, and chipotle mayo, or add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

CHIPOTLE SALMON BURGERS

Steps:

• PREPARE MAYONNAISE:.
• Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor or blender; process until smooth.
• Transfer to a bowl; cover and chill.
• PREPARE BURGERS:.
• Place onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, chile, and juice in a food processor; process until finely chopped.
• Add salt and salmon; pulse 4 times or until salmon is coarsely ground and mixture is well blended.
• Divide salmon mixture into 4 equal portions; shape each portion into a (1-inch-thick) patty.
• Cover and chill 30 minutes. (The longer you wait the better!).
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Coat pan with cooking spray.
• Add patties to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
• Wipe skillet with paper towels; recoat with cooking spray.
• Place 2 muffins, cut sides down, in pan; cook 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• Repeat procedure with cooking spray and remaining muffins.
• Place 1 muffin bottom on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 lettuce leaf and 1 patty.
• Spread about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture over each patty; place 1 muffin top on each serving.