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Grilled Salmon Sliders

Mini grilled salmon patties served on whole-wheat slider buns with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 14 oz wild-caught salmon (canned) remove any bones
  • 1 egg large, beaten
  • 1/3 cup sweet onion diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs optional panko
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 whole-wheat slider buns
  • 4 romaine lettuce leaves cut in thirds
  • 2 roma tomatoes sliced
  • 3 red onion slices quartered

Instructions

  • Drain the canned salmon and remove any remaining bones; flake the salmon into a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add the beaten egg, diced sweet onion, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the bowl; mix until evenly combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 8 small, evenly sized patties.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  • Cook the patties in the skillet, about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Assemble each slider by placing a patty on a whole-wheat slider bun and topping with romaine lettuce, sliced tomato, and red onion.
  • Serve immediately with condiments of choice.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Notes

  • Use panko if you prefer a lighter, crispier texture.
  • Remove any visible bones from the canned salmon before mixing.
  • Form patties gently to avoid over-compacting them.
  • Cook over medium heat to prevent burning while ensuring the centers cook through.