What’s Cookin’? Kentuckyaki Bang Bang Salmon Burger

We are a week and a half away from the most delicious time of the year. Owensboro Burger Week 2026 is gearing up to be the biggest yet. But what if you can't eat beef? There aren't too many options.

Our friends at Hillview Farms are sponsors of Burger Week, and several restaurants even use their beef patties for the competition. However, they empathize with folks who feel left out. So this morning, Jim Gilles brought in a delicious recipe for salmon burgers that are packed with flavor and won't make you miss the red meat at all.

Hillview Farms Upgraded Salmon Burger 

You can find almost everything you need at the Hillview Farm Store, 5024 Lee Rudy Rd. Here are the ingredients:

Ingredients

• 1 package Shuckman's Salmon Burgers
• 1 package of hamburger buns
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 6 teaspoons Kentuckyaki Sauce – divided
• Hill View Farms Captain Bay Seasoning
• Fischer Farms Zesty Microgreens
• Country View Creamery Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
• Sliced Red Tomato
• Kinders Fried Onions
• Terrapin Ridge Bang Bang Aioli

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Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
2. Place salmon burgers in a heated skillet and add 1 teaspoon of Kentuckyaki sauce over the burgers. Season with the desired amount of Captain Bay Seasoning. Cook for roughly 4 minutes on this side.
3. Flip the burger and repeat all steps in step 2
4. When the burger is almost finished cooking, add the desired amount of shredded pepper jack cheese to melt on top of the burger.
5. Toast the buns while the second side of the burger is cooking.
6. Spread Bang Bang Aioli on the inside of both bottom and top buns
7. Add burger to bun and top with desired amount of microgreens, fried onions, and tomato
8. Serve hot or warm

So, when you reach the end of Burger Week, and you can't even look at a cow anymore, this recipe will save the day. What's Cookin' is sponsored by Briarpatch Restaurant, 2760 Veach Rd. Here in Owensboro, KY.