gluten free sesame salmon burger recipe

These high protein Sesame Salmon Burgers pair nicely with Garlic Ginger Bok Choy (pictured in background of photo above; stay tuned for recipe next week).

I really like making these quick and easy gluten free burgers because they not only consist of highly nutritious wild salmon (obviously), they’re also packed with superfoods such as garlic, ginger and sesame seeds.  Sometimes I like to prepare the salmon mixture ahead of time (think the night before, so that the flavors can meld into the salmon and intensify) and then cook the patties in a skillet the following day for dinner.

Sesame Salmon Burgers

  • 1 pound salmon, skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ume plum vinegar*
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions (white and green parts)
  • ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 large eggs
  • grapeseed oil*, for frying
  1. Rinse the salmon, pat dry and cut into ¼-inch cubes
  2. In a large bowl, combine salmon, oil, ume, garlic, ginger, scallions, sesame seeds and eggs
  3. Form the mixture into 2-inch patties
  4. Heat the grapeseed oil in a 9 inch skillet over medium-high heat
  5. Cook the patties for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until golden brown
  6. Transfer patties to a paper towel-line plate and serve hot

Makes about 18 burgers

*For strict Paleo remove vinegar, and substitute coconut oil for grapeseed oil

If you’re looking for other quick and easy gluten free burgers check out my Green Chili Turkey Burgers and Shrimp Burgers.

Thanks to everyone who participated in last weeks Dagoba giveaway, and to all of you who joined me on Facebook and Twitter. The winners of the four 8oz bags of Dagoba Chocodrops and four 8oz canisters of Dagoba cacao powder are Brittany and Melissa! Congratulations y’all and enjoy!

Here are more gluten free burger recipes you may enjoy:
-Turducken Burger Recipe from Diane of The W.H.O.L.E. Gang
-Sweet Potato Black Bean Vegetarian Burger Recipe from Seamaiden of Book of Yum
-Quinoa-Salmon Burgers (Gluten-Free + Egg-free) from Ali of Nourishing Meals


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