These Salmon Burgers Can Be Made in the Oven—or Taken Outside to the Grill

Pair them with a side of grilled asparagus and a lemon-herb sauce.

Broiling or grilling the salmon burgers and asparagus together allows for easy cleanup. Joseph Keller/TNS

A food processor makes quick work of chopping not just the fish but also our fresh bread crumbs for these salmon burgers. We use just enough bread and mayonnaise (plus some choice flavorings) to bind the burgers together while letting the salmon still shine through.

Broiling the salmon burgers on a sheet pan in the oven allowed us to prepare a roasted vegetable side dish in the same pan, but you can also grill them together outside if the weather is nice.

Salmon Burgers With Asparagus and Lemon-Herb Sauce

If using wild salmon, which contains less fat, cook the burgers to 120 degrees F (for medium-rare). Age affects the flavor of asparagus enormously. For the sweetest taste, look for spears that are bright green and firm, with tightly closed tips. If the weather cooperates, take the fish and veggies outside to the grill!