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Grilled Salmon Burger with Chipotle Mayo

Grilled Salmon Burger with Chipotle Mayo

By Traeger Kitchen

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 Min

Cook Time

10 Min

Pellets

Maple
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
2 StalkScallions, minced
1 Wholejalapeño pepper, deseeded and minced
1 Clovegarlic, minced
1/2 TablespoonTraeger Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy Rub
2 To Tastesalt
1 Pinchblack pepper
2 PoundWild Caught Salmon Fillet, skinned, pin bones removed
1/2 Cupmayonnaise
2 Wholeminced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon sauce
1 Halflime, juiced
1 To Tastepepper
1 As Neededbutter lettuce
1 As NeededOnion, Sliced
1 As NeededPickle, slices
1 As NeededBrioche Buns
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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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