Sake Salmon Burger

Savor the fusion of Japanese flavors with this Keto Sake Salmon Burger, featuring tender salmon fillets marinated in a sake glaze and served on lettuce wraps for a low-carb delight. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, this burger brings a taste of Japan to your kitchen.

Sake Salmon Burger
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
400 kcal

Ingredients

  • Fresh salmon fillets - 300 grams
  • Sake - 30 ml
  • Soy sauce - 15 ml
  • Sesame oil - 10 ml
  • Green onions - 2 stalks, finely chopped
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Egg - 1 large
  • Almond flour - 30 grams
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Butter - 15 grams, for cooking
  • Butter lettuce leaves - 4 large, for serving
  • Avocado - 1/2, sliced
  • Sriracha - for drizzling, optional

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine the sake, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, garlic, ginger, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Add the salmon fillets to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  3. After marinating, remove the salmon and chop it into small pieces.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, egg, almond flour, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  5. Form the mixture into two patties.
  6. Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the salmon patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. To assemble, place each salmon patty in a butter lettuce leaf, top with sliced avocado, and drizzle with sriracha if desired.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Keto Sake Salmon Burger.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 5 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which support heart health.
  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

Tags

JapaneseKetoBurger