Description
This salmon burger bowl features crispy-edged, cheesy salmon patties served over shredded lettuce and crispy fries, all topped with your favorite burger fixings and a special sauce. It’s a deconstructed take on a smash burger, perfect for using leftover salmon patties or for a delicious, fork-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14–15 oz canned salmon, drained well
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 8 slices American cheese
- 12–14 oz bag coated potato wedges or fries
- Best Burger Sauce, for serving
- Shredded lettuce, for serving
- Diced tomatoes, for serving
- Diced pickles, for serving
Instructions
- Prep base. Cook potato wedges or fries according to package directions until crispy while you make the salmon.
- Make salmon mixture. Drain salmon very well. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, dehydrated onions, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add drained salmon and panko, folding gently until evenly distributed.
- Form and chill. Shape into 8 equal balls and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Get that skillet hot. Heat 2 tablespoons neutral oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Smash and break. Place salmon balls in skillet, cover with parchment, and smash flat. Cook 3-4 minutes until crispy edges form. Flip, then immediately use your spatula to break each patty into fork-sized pieces for easier eating.
- Add cheese. Lay cheese slices over the broken-up salmon pieces. Cook another 60 seconds until melted.
- Build bowls. Start with a bed of shredded lettuce in each bowl. Add a generous serving of crispy fries to one side. Top with cheesy salmon burger pieces, diced tomatoes, and pickles. Drizzle generously with burger sauce.
Notes
- Air fryer fries: Cook at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Oven method: Bake fries at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- Leftover hack: Got leftover salmon burgers? Break them up, warm through with cheese, and serve over salad and fries.
- Cheese timing: Break up the patties immediately after flipping for maximum cheese coverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Easy Recipes
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl