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My new go-to weeknight dinner – Easy Chipotle Salmon Burgers. Smoky, slightly spicy, chipotle-seasoned salmon burgers. Pan-fried until crispy with melty Havarti cheese. Then sandwiched between toasted brioche buns with creamy, spicy-sweet chipotle mayo. These colorful and fresh salmon burgers are simple to make and full of so much flavor. Great for spring and summer, plus so delicious!

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Well, these are different! I never make burgers, but something inside me really wanted to make THIS burger. Something chipotle salmon was the original idea. And then a burger just sounded so fun for the spring and summer months.

I decided a burger could be a great recipe, so I nervously tested the recipe, and you all? These burgers are something special. So special that my dad mentioned this might be his favorite dinner of all.

That is saying A LOT. I don’t love the photos, but I LOVE this recipe.

Easy Chipotle Salmon Burgers | halfbakedharvest.com

Now, a few notes. This is a salmon burger and the burger should be pan-fried, not grilled. I think if they were grilled, they could fall apart.

For the actual salmon, I used canned. This is my go-to brand for canned salmon and tuna, we love it. Having canned salmon on hand makes for some of the easiest recipes. Plus it’s delicious and incredibly healthy too.

Easy Chipotle Salmon Burgers | halfbakedharvest.com

Now, details

This recipe is so simple, so we gotta love that.

Grab your cooked salmon and mix it with Panko bread crumbs, eggs, chipotle in adobo sauce, tamari for a nice saltiness, honey to balance the spice level, garlic, and chili powder.

Make 3 or 4 burgers, I like to do 4 smaller burgers. Then, pan-fry each in a skillet with oil. I use either use avocado oil or olive oil.

Easy Chipotle Salmon Burgers | halfbakedharvest.com

Next up, the cheese! Yes, cheese and seafood. It does work. Add a slice of Havarti cheese to each burger and let it melt over the crispy patties.

So yummy!

Easy Chipotle Salmon Burgers | halfbakedharvest.com

Mix up the mayo, chipotle in adobo, honey, mayo, and sea salt. Then, layer your toasted brioche buns with mayo, the cheesy spicy burgers, and a handful of lettuce, plus avocado.

Serve with extra mayo, of course. Totally delicious and this will be great for the warmer spring and summer days ahead!

Easy Chipotle Salmon Burgers | halfbakedharvest.com

Looking for other salmon recipes? Here are a fewโ€ฆ

Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeรฑo Salsa

Parchment Baked Roasted Red Pepper Salmon

Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter

Lastly, if you make these Easy Chipotle Salmon Burgers, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, donโ€™t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Easy Chipotle Salmon Burgers

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 burgers
Calories Per Serving: 663 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

Chipotle Mayo

Instructions

  • 1. To make the burgers. In a bowl mix the salmon, Panko, eggs, chipotle in adobo, tamari, honey, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and herbs. Form into 3-4 burgers.
    2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the burgers for 3-5 minutes on each side until crispy. Add a cheese slice to each, cook until melted, 1-2 minutes.
    3. For the mayo, combine all ingredients in a bowl.
    4. To assemble, layer your toasted buns with chipotle mayo, cheesy burgers, lettuce, avocado, and herbs. Add the top bun. Enjoy with lots of extra mayo. Yummmy!
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  1. Iโ€™ve made these as written and they were delicious! Making again for someone who doesnโ€™t like cilantro. Can I substitute parsley or just use dill?

    1. Hey Michele,
      So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Totally, parsley would be a great option in place of the cilantro:) I hope this helps! xT

    1. Hi Jessica,
      Sure, I don’t see why that wouldn’t work for you! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT

  2. 5 stars
    Loved this recipe so much I looked at your recipe index. I am so impressed as being a home chef I am finding the recipes to be beautiful and looks pretty straight forward for any home cook. I just found you and will definitely be trying some of your yummy recipes. Thank you for being an inspiration.

    1. Thank you so much for your kind message, Barbara:) Love to hear that you enjoyed these salmon burgers! Have a great Sunday! xT

  3. 5 stars
    I made these last night and put the mixture in the frig, for the next day, to help bind the patties. The only thing I did difference is add 1 T mayo I did add fresh cilantro & dill. I had fresh salmon and did sautรฉ the fish with skins on as once cooked the skins comes off easy. I also under cook it a little.
    SO GOOD!! I am a home chef now and this recipe is dinner party worthy, either on a salad (like I did) or on bun which looking forward to eating it that way another time.

    1. Hey Barbara,
      Happy Sunday! Thanks so much for trying this recipe and your feedback, love to hear that it was enjoyed! Xx