How to Make Delicious Salmon Sliders at Home

Salmon sliders are a great way to enjoy the delicious taste of salmon in a fun and easy-to-carry form. These little salmon burgers are tasty, simple to make, and great for parties, game days, or dinner during the week.

Overview of Salmon Sliders

Salmon sliders feature bite-sized salmon patties tucked into soft slider buns or dinner rolls and topped with your favorite burger toppings The salmon patties are made by combining chopped or ground salmon with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings They are then formed into small patties and cooked on the stovetop, under the broiler, or on the grill until browned on the outside and cooked through.

The salmon provides amazing flavor and keeps the patties moist and tender. A slider is finished off with condiments like mustard, mayo, tartar sauce, pickles, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.

Benefits of Salmon Sliders

There are many benefits to salmon sliders

• Provide a lighter alternative to beef burgers
• Packed with omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon
• Fun, bite-sized format makes them easy to eat
• Highly customizable with different toppings
• Can be made ahead of time and grilled just before serving
• Kid-friendly and appealing for picky eaters

Step-By-Step Instructions

Making salmon sliders at home is easy to do. Follow these simple steps:

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon fillet, skinned and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Slider buns or dinner rolls
• Desired toppings like lettuce, tomato, onion

Instructions

1. In a food processor, pulse the salmon until it is finely chopped

2. In a bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon juice, mayonnaise, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.

3. Form the salmon mixture into slider patties, about 2-3 inches wide and 1⁄2 inch thick. Slightly wet hands can help prevent sticking while shaping the patties.

4. Cook the patties in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat, under the broiler 4-5 inches from heat, or on a lightly oiled grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.

5. While salmon cooks, lightly toast the slider buns.

6. Assemble the sliders by spreading desired condiments on the bun, then topping with lettuce, salmon patty, tomato, and onion.

7. For best flavor, let the cooked salmon patties rest for 5 minutes before assembling into sliders.

Cooking Tips

• Don’t overmix the salmon mixture or the patties can become dense and rubbery. Gently mix just until combined.

• Brush patties with a little oil or spray with cooking spray before cooking to help get a nice browned crust.

• Salmon is fully cooked when it reaches 145°F internally or flakes easily with a fork.

• Use wild caught salmon for best flavor and texture.

Customize Your Salmon Sliders

The fun thing about salmon sliders is that you can customize them in so many ways with different toppings and condiments. Get creative with these ideas:

• Condiments: tartar sauce, remoulade, herb aioli, chipotle mayo, honey mustard, ranch

• Cheeses: cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack, blue cheese

• Veggies: lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, sliced avocado

• Crunchy toppings: fried onions, jalapenos, bacon, potato chips

• Fresh herbs: dill, cilantro, basil, mint

Slider Bun Options

While classic slider buns are perfect, you can use all kinds of rolls and buns for these salmon patties:

• Brioche buns
• Hawaiian rolls
• Dinner rolls or mini rolls
• Bagels
• Pita bread
• Croissants

For lower carb options, make lettuce wrap sliders using lettuce leaves instead of buns.

Side Dishes

Salmon sliders pair well with so many sides like:

• French fries or sweet potato fries
• Roasted broccoli
• Pasta salad
• Coleslaw
• Potato chips
• Fruit salad

For parties, set up a slider bar with lots of fun toppings and side dishes so guests can build their own.

Storing and Reheating Salmon Sliders

To store leftover salmon sliders:

• Allow patties to cool completely, then store in airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep refrigerator cold at 40°F or below.

• Store cooked patties separately from buns and toppings to prevent sogginess.

To reheat salmon sliders:

• Preheat oven to 300°F. Wrap patties in foil and heat for 10 minutes until warm throughout.

• Microwave patties on a microwave-safe plate for 30-60 seconds until heated through.

• Assemble slider with warm patty and lightly toasted bun to serve.

More Delicious Salmon Recipes

If you love salmon, try these other amazing salmon dishes:

• Lemon garlic baked salmon
• Salmon cakes with dill tartar sauce
• Salmon and broccoli sheet pan dinner
• Blackened salmon tacos
• Salmon burgers with avocado salsa
• Cajun salmon pasta

With its fantastic flavor and heart-healthy fats, salmon is a go-to fish for easy weeknight meals. These salmon sliders are a fun way to enjoy salmon in burger form. Topped with all your favorite flavors, they make for a delicious lighter slider option.

Frequency of Entities:
salmon: 27
sliders: 16
patties: 7
buns: 5
lettuce: 3
tomato: 3
onion: 3
breadcrumbs: 2
egg: 2
mayonnaise: 2
lemon: 2
parsley: 2
garlic: 2
salt: 2
pepper: 2