You can make these teriyaki salmon burgers with fresh or frozen salmon. Topped with quick pickled cucumbers, these are a nice way to change up burger night!
I don't know about you, but at the point in the Summer where I'm looking for something beyond the basic beef burger. This Teriyaki Glazed Salmon burger is just the answer! The salmon burger here is full of flavour, with herbs, ginger and soy sauce and the panko and egg white ensure it stays together perfectly as it cooks.
I've used store-bought teriyaki sauce here, for easy Summer cooking, but I've also included a simple, homemade teriyaki sauce recipe in the Recipe Notes below, if you'd prefer to make your own.
Cook's Notes
Make the pickled cucumbers ahead and refrigerate, so you're ready to go.
You can also make the salmon patties ahead, cover and refrigerate. Then cook up later.
I used a 4-inch pastry ring to help shape my patties. Any sort of ring (english muffin ring, cookie cutter - anything that's open top and bottom) is fine. Simply add the salmon mixture to the ring then press down into a nice patty.
Change it up! Use any sauce you have around and enjoy. Works well with Hoisin Sauce or any semi-thick sauce that will glaze nicely.
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Burgers with Quick Pickled Cucumbers
Ingredients
Quick Pickled Cucumbers:
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 24 thin English cucumber slices
Salmon Burgers:
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 lb. skinless fresh or thawed frozen salmon fillet, finely chopped
- 1 large egg white
For cooking salmon burgers:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
For glaze:
- 1/4 cup store-bought or homemade teriyaki sauce, *see notes for homemade version
For burger:
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- Additional cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Leaf lettuce
Instructions
- Prepare pickled cucumbers by combining the water, vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger and crushed red pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and add cucumber slices. Let stand 30 minutes, then drain. Refrigerate if making ahead.
- Prepare the salmon burgers by combining all the the salmon burger ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir well, then divide mixture into 4 equal portions. Gently shape into a 1/2-inch thick, roughly 4-inch diameter patty. Press a thumbprint into the centre of each patty. Cover and refrigerate if making ahead.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil to pan and swirl to coat. Add salmon patties and cook patties for about 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Top each patty evenly with 1 Tbsp of teriyaki sauce and allow to cook for 30 seconds more.
- Place a bit of lettuce on the bottom half of bun. Top with a salmon burger, then top with 6 cucumber slices and a few cilantro leaves. Add top half of bun.
Notes
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp brown sugar
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 Tbsp fresh ginger minced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4-1/2 cup water In a small saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients. Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Thin mixture with water to desired thickness (usually 1/4-1/2 cup water).
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.
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Hi! I'm Jennifer, a home-cook of many years and a lifelong seeker of delicious food! I'm an equal opportunity eater. I enjoy eating all the foods!
Susie says
Hi,
Could you use can salmon for this recipe?
Jennifer says
Hi Susie and yes, I think canned salmon would work fine here, as well :)
Janice says
How long does the homemade teriyaki sauce keep?
Jennifer says
Hi Janice, it should keep in the fridge at least a week, maybe longer.
Lynne says
Hi Jennifer,
Great receipe! I made the burgers over the weekend and they were excellent.
They held together so well when I flipped them and the taste was wonderful. I ended up putting grilled onions on them instead of pickles because I FORGOT to buy cucumbers...... The onions were a good match and no complaints were heard :-)
Thank you!
Lynne
Jennifer says
So glad to hear, Lynne and I bet it was nice with the grilled onions, too! And yes, I love how well these stay together.
Karen says
Love this gorgeous homemade glaze! It's lunch time and my mouth is watering for a salmon burger now.
Jennifer says
Thanks Karen :)
Carol says
If I had to pick just one recipe blogger to follow, yours would win in a second. Seriously and without much thought about it. You always come up with the best recipes, and this is another wonderful example of that.
We just came into some beautiful salmon, which I could eat plain(which I often do). Now I might just change that up a bit. This recipe looks like a serious winner!
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Carol :) We eat a lot of salmon here, so I'm always looking for new ways to enjoy it. Enjoy!
[email protected] says
This is one luscious looking burger! And I love those quick pickled cucumbers! YUM!
Jennifer says
Thanks Annie :)
Laura | Tutti Dolci says
I love that teriyaki glaze, what mouthwatering burgers!
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Laura :)
Maria says
These were very good. Doubled the brine and pickled some onion as well. Will definitely make again. Thanks Jennifer.
Jennifer says
Thanks Maria, so glad you enjoyed this one :)
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I don't think I've ever had salmon on a burger form, but do love salmon and teriyaki so I know I'd really enjoy this! Looks just perfect for summer and a great change up from regular burgers!
Jennifer says
Thanks Dawn and yes, it's a nice change, for sure :)
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I want to grab everything you make right off my screen Jennifer! These look totally mouthwatering! Love those pickled cucumbers on top.
Jennifer says
Thanks Mary Ann :)
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says
Yes! We are getting a little tired of the same old burgers, so this looks perfect for a great summer meal. Love the pickled cucumbers and bet they go perfectly with the sweet teriyaki sauce. This is a beautiful gourmet burger!
Jennifer says
Thanks Tricia and yes, the pickled cucumbers were so nice with this :)
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
Man, Jennifer, you really know how to make me hungry, that top shot was all it took! I adore salmon any which way, but these burgers looks exceptional.
Jennifer says
Thanks Sue! They are a nice change from the usual :)