Jerk Salmon Burger

TN Grass Fed also works with a local partner to provide Alaskan salmon. A spicy jerk marinade stirred into ground Alaskan salmon makes a satisfying burger. Serve with slaw, Yum Yum Sauce and Beet Chips. 

September 03, 2020

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4 Person(s)
Jerk Marinade
  • Half white onion, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 jalepeƱos, de-ribbed and de-seeded
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 3 scallions, roots trimmed and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 inch peeled ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, dried or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salmon Burgers
  • 1 pound ground Alaskan salmon (Tennessee Grass Fed)
  • 4 Hawaiin Sweet Rolls, toasted
Slaw
  • 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 2 scallions, roots trimmed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons peach yum yum sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey

Preparation

1. First make the slaw. Add all of your ingredients to a mixing bowl and toss to combine. Let the slaw sit in the refrigerator until you are ready to use. 

2. Next, add about a half cup of the jerk marinade to the ground salmon, and mix in well. Think about it like mixing a meatloaf, you want to really incorporate the marinade into the salmon. Form the salmon into patties for cooking. Generally about a quarter pound per burger, but feel free to make them larger if you like. Place the patties into a baking dish and pour the rest of the marinade over the top. Allow to sit for a few minutes. 

3. Preheat your oven to 350 degree and heat a large cast iron skillet to medium-high with a bit of oil. Gently place the burgers in pan and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side then place skillet in the oven to finish cooking, about 4 minutes. 

4. Toast buns in the oven. Spread Peach Yum Yum Sauce over the bottom bun and top with a salmon burger. Add slaw next and then more yum yum on top bun, Serve with Beet Chips. 

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Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4 Person(s)
Jerk Marinade
  • Half white onion, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 jalepeƱos, de-ribbed and de-seeded
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 3 scallions, roots trimmed and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 inch peeled ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, dried or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salmon Burgers
  • 1 pound ground Alaskan salmon (Tennessee Grass Fed)
  • 4 Hawaiin Sweet Rolls, toasted
Slaw
  • 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 2 scallions, roots trimmed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons peach yum yum sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey