Wild-caught sockeye salmon burgers can be enjoyed with a variety of condiments. Basics, like ketchup and mustard, are always a winning combination when you’re wondering what to serve with salmon burgers. However, the bold taste of grilled sockeye salmon burgers is easy to pair with everything from fresh slaws to herbed sauces to spicy toppings. Salmon burgers can also be pan-fried or air-fried, so make sure to see the full array of salmon burger cooking methods for a complete list of options.
These salmon burger sauces and toppings feature a range of color, textures, and flavor profiles that are sure to please any palate at your next seafood cookout.
Hot Honey Ranch
This homemade ranch sauce gives salmon burgers a sweet and spicy kick. It’s also a great condiment for dipping, if you’re not sure what to serve with salmon burgers. Try pairing a side of chips or crunchy vegetables with the hot honey ranch.
Alabama White Sauce
Tangy, zesty Alabama white sauce is especially popular in the South, but it’s a delicious salmon patty condiment to bring to a cookout no matter where you are. It’s also a very quick sauce for salmon burgers as it only requires a few minutes of prep work.
Green Mojo Mayo
This creamy mayo-based salmon burger sauce is spiced up with the addition of jalapeno peppers, a harvest that is plentiful in the summer. The addition of cilantro and sour cream help balance the heat, and are a fresh complement to the robust flavor of grilled sockeye.
Red, White, and Blue Grilled Salmon Burger
This red, white, and blue salmon burger is a delicious homage to summer cookouts. Sockeye salmon, also known as red salmon, is the star of this recipe. The grill enhances the sweetness of the onions, caramelizing its sugars and adding a touch of decadence to the meal.
Grilled Salmon Burgers With Chipotle Slaw
The fresh acidity of lime juice, a generous helping of cilantro and chipotles in adobo: This trifecta of ingredients brings just-the-right-amount of heat to a chipotle slaw that's perfect for salmon burgers.
Grilled Salmon Burgers With Asian Cabbage-Sesame Slaw
This Asian-inspired salmon burger is piled high with a crunchy cabbage slaw, dressed with staple ingredients from a Japanese pantry — sesame oil, mirin, and soy sauce. A touch of mayo gives the slaw the right amount of richness.
Greek Grilled Salmon Burgers with Feta, Olive, Tomato Topping
This Greek-inspired salmon burger marries together the salty-briny flavors and fresh crunch of a Greek salad with meaty sockeye salmon. It’s a delicious combination that will give your next cookout some Mediterranean flair — the perfect flavor profile for summer.
Creamy Avocado-Tomato Topping
This sockeye salmon burger topping is a trifecta of summery ingredients: ripe avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers. Pile it generously onto grilled salmon burgers for a fresh, seasonal vibe.
