If you are ever hesitant to make salmon burgers because you’ve had before have been dried out and tasteless, look no further because these burgers are not only really friggen delicious but are super duper moist and tender. The secret is adding cream cheese to the mix! So gather your ingredients and get ready to wow your tastebuds.

Cream Cheese Salmon Burgers

flavorful and tender salmon burgers served with chipotle mayo

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Course entree

Servings 8 burgers

Ingredients

For the Burgers

1 lb salmon filet
1/4 shallot minced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
4 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup pork rinds crushed
1 whole egg
1/2 lime juiced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2` tsp black pepper

For the Toppings

12 leaves butter lettuce
1/2 cup chipotle mayo
handful grape or cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions

For the Burgers

Pre heat oven to 375 degrees.
Chop the salmon into small pieces or pulse in food processor. You want the salmon to still remain a little chunky but not processed smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, lime juice and cilantro. Mix well.
Add remaining ingredients to the bowl. We are adding some binders like egg and pork rinds to help the burgers to stay together. Gently stir together until just combined.
Form medium sized patties and place on lightly oiled sheet pan.
Bake for 18 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes and serve.

Toppings/Serving Suggestions

There are all sorts of ways to plate and serve these fabulous salmon burgers! If you like a little spice, chop up some chipotle peppers and mix into mayo. Layer the burgers between butter lettuce leaves. Top with pico or sliced tomatoes. Add some sliced cucumbers. Serve on top of your favorite leafy greens. We served ours with a side of jalapeño poppers! Check out that recipe here:

Keyword low carb, low carb dinner, lunch, salmon burgers

Bacon Jalapeno Poppers

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course sides

Servings 12 peppers

Ingredients

6 jalapeno peppers
4 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1/4 cup bacon bits

Instructions

Cut the peppers in half, lengthwise. Scoop the seeds out with a spoon. Mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Stuff peppers with cheese mix. Place on a lined baking sheet,, cheese side up. Bake for 20 min at 400 degrees. Remove from oven and sprinkle tops with bacon bits.

Notes

Macros
Number of Servings 4
Amount per Serving

Calories 205
Total Fat 17g
Carbohydrate 5g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Net Carbs 4g
Protein 8g
Sugars 2g
Potassium 112mg
Vitamin A 146%
Vitamin C 42%
Calcium 148%
Iron 1%