Healthy Salmon Burger

I'm always trying to come up with healthier, quicker and lighter alternatives for dinner. Frozen salmon is one of my favorite things to cook because it's economical, quick to make and tastes delicious!

Baking frozen salmon fillets for Healthy Salmon Burgers is a simple way to enjoy them. And they are only 5 WW points on the blue plan, make a great lunch or dinner and are kid friendly!

Kids, including my own, don't always love fish. However, my kids love this flavorful sandwich. They actually get excited when they find out these salmon burgers are on deck for dinner!

🥘 Ingredients

Although this burger is made with a fillet and not a patty, I still consider it a burger because it's a savory thing between a bun. The best part is that it's really simple: you just bake the salmon in the oven with some soy sauce, ginger and sesame seeds, then add sriracha mayonnaise as a condiment. But the crowning glory is my Skinny Coleslaw! You can use any coleslaw, but trust me, you'll want to use this one. I created this coleslaw specifically for this salmon burger, so they are a perfect pairing! And it's ZERO (0 points) on the WW blue plan!

 📖 Variations

You can also grill the frozen salmon (just follow the package directions for grilling).  Or you can use fresh salmon instead, if you prefer. I also like to use the President's Choice thin multigrain buns, but they are a few more WW points, so you can use any bun you prefer. 

So if you are looking for a quick, easy and delicious lunch or dinner idea, this Healthy Salmon Burger is ideal! 

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📋 Healthy Salmon Burger Recipe

These easy and Healthy Salmon Burgers, made with frozen salmon fillets, ginger, soya sauce, sriracha mayonnaise are also Weight Watchers friendly @ 5 WW points on the blue plan.

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American, Canadian

Keyword burger, salmon, salmon fillet

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 316kcal

Author Terri Gilson

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Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets frozen or fresh
• 2 tbsp soya sauce
• 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
• 4 thin buns
• 3 tbsp sriracha mayonnaise
• ¼ cup coleslaw (see NOTES)

Garnish

• lime wedge

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Preheat oven as per frozen salmon package directions (usually 400 degrees - 450 degrees F) and spray 9x13 baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
• Divide soya sauce, ginger and sesame seeds between all 4 salmon fillets and bake as per directions on package (usually about 15 minutes)
  
• Spread ¾ tbsp of sriracha mayonnaise on each bun
• Remove skin and add cooked salmon fillet to one side of the bun, then top with ¼ cup coleslaw.
  
• Serve with a wedge of lime, if desired (I like to squirt lime over the fillet)

Notes

 📖 Variations

You can also grill the frozen salmon (just follow the package directions for grilling).  Or you can use fresh salmon instead, if you prefer. I also like to use the President's Choice thin multigrain buns, but they are a few more WW points, so you can use any bun you prefer. 

*NOTE: Skinny Coleslaw Recipe

**NOTE: Sriracha Mayonnaise: You can buy sriracha mayonnaise, but if you want it lighter/WW friendly, you need to mix 3 tbsp light/low-fat mayonnaise with 2 tsp sriracha. Add more sriracha to your liking. 

Nutrition Facts

📋 Healthy Salmon Burger Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 95mg32%

Sodium 714mg31%

Potassium 864mg25%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 36g72%

Vitamin A 75IU2%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 33mg3%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

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