Salmon Wasabi Burgers Recipe | Spicy Salmon Croquettes

If you adore spicy food, my easy Salmon Wasabi Burgers recipe will hit the spot.

Burgers that Taste Like Wasabi Sushi

The pungent, hot taste of wasabi and ginger, married with rich, unctuous salmon, is a match made in sushi heaven.

Why I Use Wild Caught Salmon

I make these spicy burgers with wild caught salmon and a handful of other healthy ingredients. You may be wondering why I use wild caught salmon rather than farm raised.

Why Farmed Salmon is Bad

Wild-caught salmon has lower contaminant levels of harmful compounds such as antibiotics, heavy metals, and pesticides¹ making it a great choice for me.

Animal Protein and the Keto Diet

Since I follow a keto diet rich in animal protein, it’s important for me to assess where my food comes from –I stick with organic beef and poultry, and wild seafood.

Salmon Keto

Salmon is a fantastic keto food because it’s low in carbohydrates, high in protein, and has a decent amount of fat. Keep reading for detailed macronutrient information for salmon.

Salmon Calories

Ounce for ounce, salmon is not a low calorie food, but it’s an incredibly nutrient dense source of calories, and nutrient density is what matters most to me.

Salmon is fabulous super food and a superior source of protein that’s rich in:

• Potassium
• Omega-3 Fats
• Selenium
• B-12

This easy salmon burger recipe will show you that healthy food can taste as good or even better than junk food.

Spicy Salmon Burgers Recipe

Seasoned with spicy wasabi, along with cilantro, scallion, ginger, and lime, my Salmon Wasabi Burgers recipe is one super palate pleaser.

Salmon Wasabi Burgers

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Instructions

• Rinse salmon, pat dry, and cut into ¼-inch cubes.

• In a large bowl, combine salmon, ginger, scallions, cilantro, eggs, lime juice, almond flour, and salt
• In a small bowl, combine wasabi powder and water to form a paste

• Mix wasabi paste into salmon mixture

• Form batter into 2-inch patties with your hands

• Heat oil in a 9 inch skillet over medium high heat

• Sauté patties in batches until golden brown, 6-8 minutes per side

• Serve

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Total Time 32 mins

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Is Spicy Food Bad for You?

Wondering if spicy food is bad for you? It is possible that spicy food can worsen heartburn, acid reflux, ulcers, and exacerbate digestive issues in general.

Spicy Food in Pregnancy

If you have any of the above issues with digestion or are serving this dish to small children, you can reduce the wasabi in these spicy salmon patties.

Alternatively, make my quick and easy Sesame Salmon Burger recipe which has less heat.

These may be a better option if you’re pregnant, as spicy food during pregnancy can be dicey –I know it was for me.

Salmon Undercooked

If you’re pregnant, you’ll want to know what temperature to cook fish at. To do so, simply use a meat thermometer and reference the handy chart above.

Recipe Salmon Patties

One of the boys’ favorite recipes growing up, Sesame Salmon Burgers, are made with fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds.

Rather than using almond flour as a binder, I use high fiber coconut flour in this salmon patties recipe.

Dinner Recipes Healthy Easy

You may have noticed a trend in my burger recipes above –no buns!

I use greens in place of high-carb bread, which is a great start when it comes to creating dinner recipes that are healthy and easy.

Sure, I could make hamburger buns using almond flour or coconut flour but using healthy vegetables as buns suits me, given that I always need more greens in my diet.

Low Carb Bunless Burgers

Lettuce and other greens work well when a low carb edible container is needed for burgers. Here are my favorite types of lettuce that make great swaps for burger buns:

Some folks enjoy chard or kale, but I prefer nice cold, crispy lettuce.

Toppings for Salmon Burgers

Moving right along to fun flavor combinations that will tantalize your taste buds, try topping salmon burgers with my Recipe for Slaw with Jalapenos

Or, to continue the Asian theme, top ’em with my crunchy Asian Recipe for Cabbage Salad made with napa cabbage, sesame oil, creamy roasted almond butter, and ume plum vinegar. Yum!

Low Carb Recipes Quick Dinner

My golden brown salmon croquettes, whether spicy or sesame flavored, make a fabulous quick dinner that’s low carb.

Best Gluten Free Recipes

Good food should taste good, especially when made with fresh, healthy ingredients.

Make this recipe for salmon patties and join the high protein dinner bandwagon! What are some of your favorite flavor ideas?

This recipe for Salmon Wasabi Burgers is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared it in 2014.