Honey BBQ Salmon Burgers with Homemade BBQ Aioli

Name: Honey BBQ Salmon Burgers with Homemade BBQ Aioli
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 14 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds Norwegian salmon fillet, skinned and deboned; 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp honey; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp barbecue sauce; 0.25 cup red onion; salt and pepper; 1 tbsp avocado oil; brioche bun; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp barbecue sauce; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; salt and pepper

Salmon burgers have never been better! Recipe developer Dasha Spann combines tangy BBQ sauce and a touch of honey to create burgers fit for any summer cookout! Follow her work on Instagram @ThatsDashaVu and at www.thatsdashavu.com for more.

Cooking time30-40 min

Difficulty levelEasy

Rating4/5

Servings

Ingredients

Preparation

Prepare the Salmon Burgers

Finely chop the salmon and red onion, add to a large mixing bow, and combine with the panko breadcrumbs, egg, honey, BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Divide the mixture into 4-5 equal portions and shape them into patties using your hands or a burger press. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to firm up.

Make the BBQ Aioli Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.

Cook the Salmon Burgers

Heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron grill pan (preferred) over medium heat. Add the salmon patties to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the patties are golden brown and cooked through. Be gentle when flipping the patties to avoid breaking them.
Mix 1 tbsp of honey and BBQ to baste the patties, once flipped.

Assemble the Burgers

Spread a generous amount of BBQ aioli sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place a salmon patty on top of the sauce. Top with a generous amount of coleslaw, and/or preferred toppings.
Add the top half of the bun to complete the burger. Serve the Honey BBQ salmon burgers immediately with extra BBQ aioli sauce on the side.