Traeger Kitchen
Grilled Salmon Burger with Chipotle Mayo
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Cherry
Try out this fresh water take on a BBQ classic. Cilantro and jalapeño-seasoned salmon patties are grilled over sweet maple wood, loaded onto brioche with all the fixin's and topped with a savory homemade chipotle mayo.
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
4
Units of Measurement:
Salmon Burgers
2 Whole scallions, minced
1 Medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 Clove garlic, minced
1/2 Tablespoon Traeger Chicken Rub
salt
black pepper
1/2 Tablespoon minced cilantro leaves
2 Pound salmon, skin and pin bones removed
Chipotle Mayo
1/2 Cup mayonnaise
2 Whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon sauce
1/2 lime, juiced
salt
pepper
For Serving
butter lettuce
pickled red onion
dill pickles
brioche buns, halved
Steps
1
Combine scallions, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, Traeger Chicken 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 Whole scallions, minced
1 Medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 Clove garlic, minced
1/2 Tablespoon Traeger Chicken Rub
To Taste salt
Pinch black pepper
1/2 Tablespoon minced cilantro leaves
2
Roughly chop the salmon and place in the bowl of the food processor and pulse 2 to 3 times.Ingredients
2 Pound salmon, skin and pin bones removed
3
Remove salmon mixture from food processor and form into 5 patties roughly 6 ounces each.4
Place the patties on a sheet tray and transfer to the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.5
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 500°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.Grill: 500 ˚F
6
Place salmon burgers directly on the grill grate and cook for 4 minutes on each side, flipping once.Grill: 500 ˚F
7
For the Chipotle Mayo: Combine mayonnaise, chipotles and 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 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon sauce
1/2 lime, juiced
To Taste salt
To Taste pepper
8
To assemble the burgers, place the salmon burger on the bottom bun and top with lettuce, pickled red onions, pickles and chipotle mayo, or add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!Ingredients
As Needed butter lettuce
As Needed pickled red onion
As Needed dill pickles
As Needed brioche buns, halved