Salmon burgers recipe
Healthy salmon burgers which are family favourites for both toddlers and children. Quinoa is a great source of protein and a good alternative to potato - so it's win-win for everyone!
Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
10mins
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
- 100g cooked quinoa
- 150g cooked salmon, boned, skinned and flaked
- 100g smoked salmon, finely chopped
- Juice of 0.5 lemon
- 2 spring onions, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 medium free-range egg
- 1.5 tablespoons plain flour
- 2 tablespoons cold pressed sunflower oil for frying
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
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Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
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In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the oil.
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Divide the mixture into 4 even-sized patties. Place on the lined tray and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
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Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the fishcakes over a medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve on their own or with a side vegetable.
Adapt this recipe for weaning
These salmon burgers can be made into smaller patties as a finger food for babies. Replace the smoked salmon with cooked salmon to keep the salt level low and serve with steamed veggies a delicious dip such as our Beetroot Hummus.
Have you tried?
Our yummy Fish Pie is a firm favourite with little diners, and the perfect way to introduce toddlers to fish. It contains tender bite-sized pieces of pollock gently cooked in a creamy cheese and leek sauce, topped with a potato and carrot mash.
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