Grilled Salmon Burger with Chipotle Mayo
By Traeger Kitchen
5 Reviews
Try out this fresh water take on a BBQ classic. Cilantro and jalapeno seasoned salmon patties are grilled over sweet maple wood, loaded onto brioche with all the fixins' and topped with a savory homemade chipotle mayo.
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Pellets
Maple
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 2 Stalk
- Scallions, minced
- 1 Whole
- jalapeño pepper, deseeded and minced
- 1 Clove
- garlic, minced
- 1/2 Tablespoon
- Traeger Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy Rub
- 2 To Taste
- salt
- 1 Pinch
- black pepper
- 2 Pound
- Wild Caught Salmon Fillet, skinned, pin bones removed
- 1/2 Cup
- mayonnaise
- 2 Whole
- minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon sauce
- 1 Half
- lime, juiced
- 1 To Taste
- pepper
- 1 As Needed
- butter lettuce
- 1 As Needed
- Onion, Sliced
- 1 As Needed
- Pickle, slices
- 1 As Needed
- Brioche Buns
Units of measurement:
Step
Step 1
Combine scallions, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic cloves, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy Rub, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and pulse once or twice more.
Ingredients
2 Stalk Scallions, minced
1 Whole jalapeño pepper, deseeded and minced
1 Clove garlic, minced
1/2 Tablespoon Traeger Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy Rub
1 To Taste salt
1 Pinch black pepper
Step 2
Roughly chop the salmon and place in the bowl of the food processor and pulse 2-3 times. Remove salmon mixture from food processor and form into 5 patties roughly 6 oz each. Place the patties on a sheet tray and transfer to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
Ingredients
2 Pound Wild Caught Salmon Fillet, skinned, pin bones removed
Step 3
When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal results, set to 500℉ if available.
00:15
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
Step 4
Place salmon burgers directly on the grill grate and cook for 4 minutes each side flipping once.
00:04
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
Step 5
For the Chipotle Mayo: Combine mayonnaise, chipotles, adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Ingredients
1/2 Cup mayonnaise
2 Whole minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon sauce
1 Half lime, juiced
1 To Taste salt
1 To Taste pepper
Step 6
To assemble the burgers, place the salmon burger on the bottom bun and top with lettuce, onions, pickles (or your favorite toppings) and chipotle mayo. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 As Needed butter lettuce
1 As Needed Onion, Sliced
1 As Needed Pickle, slices
1 As Needed Brioche Buns
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