Salmon Burger Toppings

Here are all the best salmon burger toppings to accessorize your sandwich! There are endless variations to try.

Making salmon burgers? Our newest favorite way to eat salmon is patted into a patty, seasoned and pan-fried until lightly crispy. There are endless ideas for how to accessorize salmon burgers into a sandwich: and we want to eat them all. We’ve got our favorite classic way to serve them, then lots of other variations on a theme. Of course, there are so many more ideas than we can cover here! Simply use these as ideas to get your wheels turning.

Ideas for salmon burger toppings

Classic Salmon Burger

• Remoulade sauce: Try French-style remoulade sauce with mayo, capers, and fresh herbs
• Tomato
• Red onion
• Lettuce

California-style Salmon Burger

• Cilantro lime ranch: Try this cilantro and lime sauce spin on ranch dressing
• Sliced avocado
• Tomato
• Red onion
• Lettuce

Umami-Packed Salmon Burger

• Spicy mayo: Go for a creamy, spicy mayo with Sriracha
• Sautéed shiitake mushrooms: Make umami-packed sauteed shiitake mushrooms (or shiitake bacon)
• Lettuce

Pesto Salmon Burger

• Pesto: Make up homemade basil pesto or purchased
• Provolone or mozzarella cheese (optional): Add cheese if desired
• Tapanade (optional): Add olive spread for additional flavor
• Lettuce
• Serve on ciabatta or focaccia bread

Mexican-style Salmon Burger

• Guacamole: Try homemade or purchased
• Pico de gallo: Try homemade or purchased
• Lettuce

Cajun-style Salmon Burger

• Cajun remoulade sauce: Make the Cajun-style spin on remoulade sauce
• Bell peppers: Add fresh bell peppers or sautéed peppers or peppers and onions
• Lettuce

Got your burger and bun?

Now, we assume you have a salmon burger recipe in your back pocket. But if not: we’ve got a recommendation! And some ideas for the bun, too.

• Salmon burger: Try our Best Salmon Burgers made with fresh salmon, or opt for Salmon Patties made with canned salmon
• Bun ideas: A great bun tastes a burger taste better! Look for a brioche bun or sourdough bun.
• Ciabatta or focaccia: Use ciabatta or focaccia for an Italian-style salmon burger.

Let us know what you decide on for your salmon burger toppings in the comments below!

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More salmon recipes

Love salmon? Salmon is a healthy protein that we love to incorporate in our meals! Here are some of our favorite easy salmon recipes:

• Try easy yet elegant Pistachio Crusted Salmon or Pecan Crusted Salmon
• Grab tasty Classic Salmon Burgers or Easy Salmon Cakes with tartar sauce
• Make zingy Lemon Garlic Salmon with lemon butter sauce
• Go super simple with Quick Broiled Salmon, Pan Seared Salmon or Oven Baked Salmon
• Top with bright green sauce for Pesto Salmon
• Opt for Cajun Salmon or Blackened Salmon