Salmon burger on a crispy rösti

There's nothing quite as tempting as a fresh, juicy salmon burger-especially when it rests on a golden, crispy rösti. This combination brings together the best of both worlds: the creamy, rich flavor of salmon, enhanced with fresh dill, mustard, and a hint of garlic, paired with the savory, crunchy texture of a homemade rösti, enriched with potatoes, shallots, and a touch of paprika.

Perfect for a lunch with friends, a cozy dinner, or simply because you want to treat yourself to something special and surprising. This salmon burger on a crispy rösti isn't just easy to make-it's a true explosion of flavor that will surprise everyone. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a fresh twist on the classic burger, this recipe is a must-try!

How to make salmon burger on a crispy rösti?

This salmon burger on a crispy rösti is actually a very simple dish with just a few components. It's best to start with the salmon so it can rest in the fridge while you prepare the rösti. Of course, you can also make the rösti ahead of time. Grating the potatoes is really the most labor-intensive part.

Preparing the salmon

Remove the skin from the salmon and cut it into small pieces. You can cut them very small so we can knead them into a good burger mixture.

Next, pluck the dill leaves from the stems and chop them very finely.

Now, crush the garlic clove with the flat side of a kitchen knife. Remove the skin and chop the garlic clove into very small pieces.

Finally, trim the ends and remove the skin from the shallot. Chop it into small pieces as well.

Mix the finely chopped salmon with the dill, garlic, and shallot. Add the egg, breadcrumbs, and mustard. Let the salmon mixture rest and firm up in the fridge.

Preparing the rösti

Pluck the parsley leaves from the stems and chop them finely.

Trim the ends and remove the skin from the shallot. Chop it also finely.

Peel the potatoes and grate them coarsely. Place the grated potatoes in a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This is important, otherwise the rösti might fall apart.

Mix the grated potatoes with the parsley, shallot, starch, egg, and spices.

Cooking the rösti and salmon burger

Place the grated potato mixture into a kitchen ring and press it down firmly. It should form a thick pancake about one centimeter high.

For the salmon burger, use a smaller kitchen ring. Press the salmon mixture into the ring to a thickness of about 2.5 centimeters (one inch).

If you don't have a kitchen ring, you can shape the rösti and salmon burger by hand.

Heat two pans with butter. In the first pan, cook the rösti with plenty of butter for seven minutes on each side until golden brown. In the other pan, cook the salmon burger for four minutes on each side.

Arrange the rösti in the center of a plate and place the salmon burger on top. Finally, you can finish the dish with a small salad around the rösti. We chose a green-and-white combination with lamb's lettuce and Belgian endive. A few halved cherry tomatoes complete the dish.

Salmon burger on a crispy rösti: a Swiss-Scandinavian fusion

The crispy, golden-brown rösti is an unmistakable icon of Swiss cuisine. Raw grated potatoes, much like mashed potatoes, are enriched with flavorings, egg, and starch for binding. They are then firmly pressed into thick patties and fried in a pan with creamy butter until golden and crisp-a true feast for the senses.

With salmon and dill, you're instantly transported to the heart of Scandinavian cuisine. Just as the potatoes in the rösti are transformed, we've turned the salmon into a juicy, flavorful burger. Paired with the crispy rösti, this creates a heavenly combination that unites the best of both worlds.

The fresh salad of Belgian endive and lamb's lettuce adds a crisp, light vegetable touch, while the halved cherry tomatoes not only complete the dish visually but also provide a sweet, refreshing finish.

More surprising.Swiss

Swiss cuisine may not enjoy the same fame as that of its neighbors Italy and France, but it certainly deserves recognition. The fact that various cultural groups, each with their own traditions, call Switzerland home is undoubtedly a major reason for its culinary diversity. For more Swiss-inspired recipes, check out this articles:

• Swiss carrot cake.
• Walliser Käseschnitte.
• Refreshing coconut polenta cake.

More surprising.Scandinavian

Scandinavian kitchen is well known for cranberries, dill and fish. But is has remarkable recipes that will surprise you with there taste. Interested? Then take a look at the following recipes:

• Lohikeitto - traditional Finnish salmon soup.
• Caramelized potatoes (a Scandinavian Christmas treat).
• In gin spices marinated salmon.
• Fiskasúpa - Icelandic fish soup.
• Köttbullar with parsley potatoes.

If you speak Dutch, you can find the Dutch version of this recipe on gerechtenweb.blog.