Grilled Salmon Burgers With Chipotle Slaw
April 29th, 2024Smoky Sockeye Burgers With Just the Right Amount of Spice
Chef's note: Salmon burgers can be grilled, pan-fried, or air-fried. See the full array of salmon burger cooking methods for a complete list of options.
A few basic ingredients transform a simple mayo-based cabbage and onion mixture into a perfectly spicy chipotle slaw for grilled salmon burgers. It's a delicious recipe for seafood cookouts when you crave a little heat.
The fresh acidity of lime juice and a generous helping of cilantro brings balance to the smoky and savory spice of chipotles in adobo. Combined together with shredded cabbage, this trifecta of ingredients brings just-the-right-amount of heat to salmon burgers. The chipotle slaw would also be a delicious topping for grilled or broiled fish tacos.
What Are Chipotle Peppers in Adobo?
Canned chipotle peppers in adobo are jalapenos that have been ripened, dried, then rehydrated in a tasty, tangy sauce. You only need a tablespoon of chipotles in adobo for this recipe, so plan to stash the leftover sauce for another use. It freezes well, if you want to portion it out in ice cube trays or other small containers.
Chipotles in adobo also will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator and can be used in a variety of other dishes — for example, they can simply be mixed to taste into plain mayonnaise to create a simple condiment, or integrated into spicy seafood stews.
Grilled Sockeye Salmon Burgers With Smoky Chipotle Slaw
By Wild Alaskan Company
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total time
10 minutes
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 (5 oz.) sockeye salmon burger patties
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- ¼ cup red onion, julienned
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. IF GRILLING: Prepare a hot grill (medium-high heat). Make sure the grates are clean and lightly oiled. Place thawed or frozen salmon burger patty on grill and let cook, undisturbed, on direct heat for 2 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 2 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Pro tip: If you like your burgers with more charring, add directly on top of flame. If you like your burgers with less charring, add towards outside of the grill for indirect heat.
2. IF PAN-FRYING: Heat large skillet over medium-high heat, then add just enough oil to cover bottom of pan. When oil is sizzling hot, arrange thawed or frozen patties in a single layer. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes.
3. Combine cabbage, onion, sugar, mayo, lime juice, chipotle peppers, and cilantro in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Generously pile on top of salmon burgers for serving.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.
