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High-Protein Salmon Burgers with Slaw

High-Protein Salmon Burgers with Slaw

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Ingredients (5 total)

  1. Fresh salmon – 1 lb (skinless)

  2. Egg – 1

  3. Coleslaw mix – 3 cups (bagged cabbage + carrot)

  4. Greek yogurt – ½ cup

  5. Salt & pepper – to taste

(Oil for cooking doesn’t count 😉)


Instructions

  1. Make the salmon patties
    Finely chop salmon (or pulse in a food processor).
    Mix with egg, salt, and pepper.

  2. Form & cook
    Shape into 4 patties.
    Pan-sear in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.

  3. Quick slaw
    Toss coleslaw mix with Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper until creamy and crunchy.

  4. Assemble & serve
    Top salmon burgers with slaw or serve alongside. Eat as-is, in lettuce wraps, or on a bun.


Why You’ll Love Them

  • 💪 High protein (salmon + Greek yogurt)

  • 🕒 Ready in 20 minutes

  • 🥗 Light but filling

  • 🔥 Meal-prep friendly

Easy Swaps (Still 5 Ingredients)

  • Use canned salmon instead of fresh

  • Add lemon juice instead of pepper

  • Swap Greek yogurt for light mayo

  • Turn into salmon bowls with slaw on top

If you want this air-fried, spicy, or macro-counted, tell me your goal and I’ll tweak it 🐟✨

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