CAJUN SALMON BURGERS Recipes

My interest in canned salmon has recently been reignited, so I decided to start playing around with it again. I figured a good salmon burger would be a great place to start, but I wanted to make it a little more special. So, I threw some of my Homemade Cajun Seasoning into the mix and ended up with a burger that is super flavorful and easy. It’s safe to say that these Cajun Salmon Burgers are going to be a staple on my “easy weeknight dinners” list!

Canned salmon might not be the first choice for everyone, but it’s super convenient and a great economical choice since it’s shelf stable. You can keep canned salmon on hand for last minute meals, without worry of it spoiling. You can certainly use fresh salmon, if preferred. Just cook the salmon through before preparing the burgers. You’ll need about 1 cup cooked and flaked salmon.

Yep! Just be aware that many prepared Cajun seasoning blends contain a lot of salt, so you may have to use a light hand. That’s why I prefer to use my own Cajun seasoning, which allows me to adjust the salt as needed. For these Cajun Salmon Burgers I used 1/4 of my Homemade Cajun Seasoning recipe, or about 1/2 Tbsp in volume.

I took the easy route and topped my burgers with some spring mix and a couple tablespoons of Aldi guacamole. You could always take a more traditional route and do just a little mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Or, if you want to get a little fancy, you can mix up some remoulade sauce to use in place of the mayo. These Cajun Salmon burgers would also be great on a salad, instead of being served on a bun!

INGREDIENTS

• 6 oz. Canned Salmon (boneless, skinless) ($4.69)
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs ($0.06)
• 1 large egg ($0.25)
• 1 Tbsp mayonnaise ($0.10)
• 1/2 tsp coarse ground mustard ($0.02)
• 1 green onion, sliced ($0.05)

CAJUN SEASONING

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)
• 1/4 tsp oregano ($0.02)
• 1/4 tsp thyme ($0.02)
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
• 1/8 tsp onion powder ($0.02)
• 1 pinch cayenne (or to taste) ($0.01)
• 1 pinch freshly cracked pepper ($0.01)
• 1/8 tsp salt ($0.01)

FOR COOKING:

• 1/2 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.02)
• 1/2 Tbsp butter ($0.03)

OPTIONAL FOR SERVING:

• 2 buns ($0.83)
• 1/4 cup guacamole ($0.66)
• 1 cup spring mix ($0.32)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Drain the canned salmon and add it to a bowl with the breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, green onion, and Cajun seasoning spices. Stir to combine the ingredients, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow time for the spices to blend and the breadcrumbs to absorb moisture.
2. After 30 minutes, shape the salmon mixture into two patties, about 3-4 inches in diameter each.
3. Heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Once the butter is melted and begins to foam, add the salmon burgers and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the burgers are well browned.

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