Salmon sliders are the perfect bite-sized food for a party! They're easy to make and everyone will love them. Plus, they're healthy and delicious - what could be better? If you're looking for an appetizer that's sure to please, give these salmon sliders a try.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- These salmon sliders are easy to make and only require a few ingredients.
- They're perfect for a party or any gathering - everyone will love them!
- Salmon is a healthy, delicious fish that's packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Salmon patties
- salmon filets
- scallions, sliced thin (whites and greens)
- eggs
- parsley (flat leaf), chopped
- fresh bread crumbs from a loaf of French bread
- crushed red pepper flakes
- mayo
- Dijon Mustard (Grey Poupon Country Dijon is my fav)
- olive oil
- Kosher salt & pepper to taste
- buns or rolls
Roasted Pepper Mayo
- roasted peppers (from a jar is fine)
- rice wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- Dijon mustard
- A good dash of Sea or coarse salt and black pepper
- red/cayenne pepper
- light olive oil
- mayo
Equipment
You will need a few kitchen tools to help you make these easy sliders. Gather these tools and get ready for delicious summer food that is not only healthy but also delicious.
- medium saucepan with a lid
- paper towels
- measuring cup and spoons
- parchment or wax paper
- plastic wrap
- large skillet
- small bowl
Instructions
Making these salmon patties is easy! If you like to watch cooking videos before making a recipe, you can find my Tik Tok video for these Salmon Sliders here.
Making the salmon patties
Step 1: Poach the salmon
Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water. Place salmon in the pan, cover, and cook over high heat until simmering. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes. You want the salmon almost cooked through.
Step 2: Cool the salmon
Remove from heat, remove your salmon from the pan and let your salmon cool for 10 minutes. Place your salmon in your fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes (or overnight).
Step 3: Mix the salmon and binding ingredients
When ready to assemble your sliders/cakes, use a fork and flake the salmon into a bowl (my kids love doing this part). If your salmon looks really wet, gently blot it dry a bit with a paper towel. Add in the scallions, eggs, parsley, breadcrumbs, red pepper, mayo, mustard, salt & pepper. Gently combine well with your hands, spatula, or large spoon. Don’t overwork it.
Step 4: Shape into patties
Form into patties and place on a parchment or wax paper-lined plate, separate layers of sliders with additional parchment. Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference. Cover with wrap and chill for at least 60 minutes or overnight.
Step 5: Cook the salmon patties
To cook the salmon sliders/burgers, place 2 TBS of olive oil in your frying/saute pan and heat the oil over medium-high heat. Carefully place the cakes in the pan and over medium heat, cook about 2-3 minutes a side or until each side is nicely golden-brown/brown.
Assemble the burgers
Step 1: Make the Red Pepper Mayo
If your peppers are wet, blot them dry. Place your peppers in your food processor. Give it a few pulses. Add in the vinegar, mustard, salt & pepper, red pepper, olive oil, and mayo then pulse until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Step 2: Assemble the burgers
Spread a spoonful of the Roasted Red Pepper Mayo on rolls, top with a Salmon Cake, and serve.
Storage
Red Pepper Mayo can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
These Salmon Cakes can also be made ahead of time and stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months!
When ready to eat, simply cook them according to the directions above.
Expert Tips
- Be sure your salmon isn’t too wet from the poaching, if so, just blot it with a paper towel.
- Remember you cooked the salmon previously, so when you go to cook the burgers/cakes – you are just warming it through and browning each side.
- Don’t dry the fish out. You still want a little moisture so that you don't have a dry slider.
- You can make these as mini and use mini rolls or you can make them burger size. You can also forgo the roll – your call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this Salmon Sliders recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Yes, you can safely eat them cold. However, they taste better warm.
If they are falling apart then they may have too much moisture in them.
I like to top my salmon sliders with lettuce and tomato. But, you can use any topping that your family enjoys.
Serving Suggestions
- These Roasted Sheet Pan Potatoes are the perfect side dish for these Salmon Sliders.
- I like to end this delicious meal with a slice of this creamy and sweet Lemon Pie recipe.
- There is no better to cool off on a summer's day than with this Watermelon Vodka Cocktail recipe.
Similar recipes
- If you enjoy a little heat with your food try this recipe for Sriracha Honey Salmon. It’s quick and easy plus you can make it as spicy or mild as you enjoy.
- Salmon Cakes are perfect for serving a crowd. Plus, they are simple to make and taste amazing. Your friends and family will love them.
- This Korean Glazed Salmon In Foil was so good that I can almost guarantee you will decide it was better than most salmon dishes you have had in a restaurant.
Salmon Sliders
Equipment
- medium saucepan with a lid
- paper towels
- measuring cup and spoons
- parchment or wax paper
- plastic wrap
- large skillet
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 lbs salmon fillet s
- ½ cup scallions sliced thin (whites and greens)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup parsley flat leaf, chopped
- 2 ½ cups fresh bread crumbs from a loaf of French bread
- A few dashes or more of red pepper or more of red pepper
- ¼ cup mayo
- 2 TBS Dijon Mustard Grey Poupon Country Dijon is my fav
- 2 TBS olive oil
- Kosher salt & pepper to taste
Roasted Pepper Mayo
- 2 roasted peppers from a jar is fine
- 2 TBS rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 TBS Dijon mustard
- A good dash of Sea or coarse salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon or more of red/cayenne pepper
- 2 TBS light olive oil
- ¼ cup mayo
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water. Place salmon in the pan, cover, and cook over high heat until simmering.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes. You want the salmon almost cooked through.
- Remove from heat, remove your salmon from the pan and let your salmon cool for 10 minutes.
- Place your salmon in your fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes (or overnight).
- When ready to assemble your sliders/cakes, use a fork and flake the salmon into a bowl (my kids love doing this part).
- If your salmon looks really wet, gently blot it dry a bit with a paper towel.
- Add in the scallions, eggs, parsley, breadcrumbs, red pepper, mayo, mustard, salt & pepper.
- Gently combine well with your hands, spatula or large spoon. Don’t overwork it.
- Form into patties and place on a parchment or wax paper lined plate, separate layers of sliders with additional parchment.
- Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Cover with wrap and chill for at least 60 minutes or overnight.
- For the Roasted Red Pepper Mayo
- If your peppers are wet, blot them dry. Place your peppers in your food processor. Give it a few pulses.
- Add in the vinegar, mustard, salt & pepper, red pepper, olive oil, and mayo then pulse until smooth.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Cooking and Assembling
- To cook the salmon sliders/burgers, place 2 TBS of olive oil in your frying/saute pan and heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the cakes in the pan and over medium heat, cook about 2-3 minutes a side or until each side is nicely golden-brown/brown.
- Spread a spoonful of the Roasted Red Pepper Mayo on rolls, top with a Salmon Cake, and serve.
Jo-Lynne {Musings of a Housewife} says
OMIGOSH those look SO GOOD!
Janeane Davis says
Love the name of your blog and salmon is my favorite fish! I am looking at this thinking, "winner, winner, dinner, dinner!"
Sarah Hughes says
OH OH!!! I soooo want this!!!
Asha Shivakumar says
Three different burgers, now that's a gourmet spread. These looks so delicious. I am pinning this.
BettyAnn @Mango_Queen says
I got very hungry reading this post. You just inspired me to make some of these delish salmon sliders. Thanks for sharing, Colleen!
Carrie says
These look great, but I'm waiting on pins and needles for the burger recipe too!
Fran {The Flavorful Fork} says
Mmmm! Sounds and looks delicious. Looking forward to the slider recipes.
The Redhead Baker says
Those sliders look amazing! Salmon is my favorite fish. I made a wonderful, simple pan-seared steak with garlic butter on 4th, with an heirloom tomato, basil and goat cheese salad on the side.