Salmon Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

Nothing says summer is on its way like salmon burgers. But these are burgers with a twist. Salmon Burgers with a tasty side of sweet potato fries!  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse. Salmon is rich in omega-3s, which makes it anti-inflammatory. Salmon’s vibrant pink colour indicates it contains the antioxidant astaxanthin, which suggests it has sun-protective effects. Salmon is also a great source of nutrients like B12, magnesium and vitamin D. I’ve paired this delicious burger with a side of sweet potato fries, full of skin-loving beta carotene and bursting with vitamin C. 

This is hands down one of my favourite recipes as the weather warms up. The combination of savoury salmon, and warming sweet potato fries is sure to satisfy your palate too. The best thing is you can relax knowing this dish is tasty, and every ingredient is nourishing you from within. 

Salmon Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Dairy-free

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Serving Size: 4

Salmon Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients

• ½ cup raw cashews
• 2 sweet potatoes, cut into fries
• 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
• ½ tsp salt, divided
• ½ tsp pepper, divided
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 eggs
• 1 large wild salmon fillet, roughly 300g, cut into 1cm cubes
• 2 tbsp almond milk
• 4 green onions, chopped
• ½ cup fresh dill, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water
• 4 hamburger buns
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 romaine lettuce leaves

Salmon Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries Directions

1. Place cashews in a bowl, cover with water and soak for about an hour. Once they are soft, rinse and drain before using. If you don’t have time to soak the cashews the sauce will still work but it may need a little water and it won’t be as smooth.
2. Preheat oven to 425F.
3. Toss sweet potatoes, 2 tbsp avocado oil, ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper.
4. Spread coated sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender, flipping every 10 minutes.
5. Place oats in a food processor and blend until they reach a flour consistency.
6. In a large bowl, scramble the eggs. Add oat flour, salmon, ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper, 2 tbsp almond milk, and green onions. Stir until mixed.
7. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Shape salmon cakes into 4 large patties and cook for 10 minutes, turning once, until golden on each side.
8. While the salmon cakes are cooking, make the sauce by blending together soaked cashews, dill, lemon juice and water.
9. Assemble by spreading ¼ of the sauce on a bun, top with red onion, tomato, lettuce and the salmon burger.

 PER SERVING: CALORIES: 684, FAT: 24 g, SAT. FAT: 4 g, CARBS: 89 g, FIBER: 12 g, SUGARS: 6 g, PROTEIN: 30 g, SODIUM: 711 mg, CHOLESTEROL: 115 mg

Are you in need of a Spring Detox?

In much the same way that you need a vacation from work, your body needs a break from time to time too. Especially when you’ve had more stress than usual, have been ill, tired or just not feeling your vibrant self. That’s why this month I’m diving into all things “detox”. My Lunch and Learn offering will be all about how detoxification can give your body a much-needed reset just in time for spring. This Lunch and Learn is so great because the benefits of just putting into practice a couple of these tips can be extremely beneficial. Please reach out to me at info@jesselanewellness.com for more details or check out my Virtual Corporate Wellness page.

The spring months are a great time to take on a gentle detox, the fact is even if your diet is good, a detox can help to restore your immune system and protect yourself against environmental toxins that can pave the way to illness.

Are you in need of a detox? Check which apply.

• Feeling bloated, constipated and congested.
• Feeling tired and low energy
• Digestion is sluggish
• Skin breakouts
• Feeling foggy or not yourself
• Getting sick often
• Not sleeping well

Don’t fret! Here are some simple tips that you can implement today.

Tongue Scraping

Scraping the tongue daily removes any build-up on the tongue, which, if left untreated, can lead to bad breath and may house a significant number of bacteria. Yuck!  A tongue scraper gently removes these toxins from the tongue itself and simultaneously stimulates, massages, and cleanses the organs.

Eat your Beets

Beets are chock full of antioxidants and vitamins and are a great tonic to help rev up the body’s own natural detoxification process. Beetroot helps the body detoxify by stimulating glutathione production. Glutathione is one of the most important antioxidants in the body & is crucial for removing toxins & heavy metals. My favourite way to enjoy beets is by grating them over a salad. Try my pickled beet salad pictured above.

Start your day with lemon water

Starting the day with warm water and fresh-squeezed lemon juice will help improve your overall health and well-being. It also aids digestion and stimulates natural detoxifying activities of your liver and kidneys. Lemon also happens to be a strong detoxifier. Drinking lemon water first thing in the morning will help to flush out all the toxins from your system. 

Looking for more salmon recipes?

Below I’ve chosen a few of my best recipes. Let me know which are your favourites.

Mango Salsa Salmon with Chili Lime Rice

Mango Salsa Salmon with Chili Lime Rice is such a fun way to instantly transport you to the tropics. The chili lime Rice is topped with oven-baked salmon and mango salsa that is bursting with fresh tropical flavours. I love the combination of savoury and sweet in this recipe.

Honey Garlic Salmon with Lemon Green Beans and Garlic Quinoa

Honey Garlic Salmon with Lemon Green Beans and Garlic Quinoa has the perfect savoury and sweet combo. It tastes yummy with lemon green beans and garlic-infused quinoa. Salmon is high in two types of healthy omega-3 fat, DHA and EPA. These healthy fats can lower your risk of depression. Quinoa is a complex carbohydrate that is high in protein, fibre and mood-boosting B vitamins.

Creamy Salmon Salad

Creamy Salmon Salad is a filling and refreshing salad that you will come back to again and again. The creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the veggies, salmon, and crunchy almonds. It is really filling and also super low in carbohydrates at 14g. Low carbohydrate diets have been found to help some people lose weight and control blood sugar levels.

Kale Oregano Pesto Salmon

Kale Oregano Pesto Salmon is a delicious and easy way to dress up your salmon. What sets this recipe apart from the rest is the kale oregano pesto which is a fun and flavorful play on traditional pesto. It packs a green punch of kale, oregano instead of basil, sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan making it nut-free, dairy free and paleo! Kale Oregano Pesto Salmon can be made in less than 30 minutes from start to finish and it is naturally gluten-free.

Detox Pesto Salmon with Pesto Quinoa and Steamed Broccoli

Detox Pesto Salmon with Pesto Quinoa and Steamed Broccoli is a flavourful way to support the liver and the body’s detoxification system. It is so easy to dress up salmon and quinoa with a flavourful pesto. I use homemade pesto for this recipe but if you are short on time, you can buy it pre-made. This meal is perfect for weeknights because it is ready in under 35 minutes if you are making everything from scratch. Keep reading to learn why this recipe is awesome for detox and how to make it kid-friendly.