While I do adore more complicated fish burgers, this is that classic fish burger combination. Fresh fish, fried in butter until tender, moist and lightly golden. Combined with the crunchy lettuce and a tartare style herb mayonnaise all on a fluffy brioche bun... You can't go wrong!
I used gurnard fillets here because I like their size. However, I would recommend buying what looks the best and freshest on the day. Snapper and hapuka work beautifully as does blue cod. Use what you like and feel would be the best.
Now I believe that pan fried fish tastes much better when cooked in butter. However if you prefer to cook with oil, be sure to choose one that has a mild flavour.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp good quality mayonnaise
- 1 tsp capers, rinsed and chopped
- 1 tsp dried dill tips
- 1 tbsp spring onion, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tsp paprika
- 500gm fresh fish fillets
- Cos lettuce
- Avocado
- Toasted brioche buns and lemon wedges to serve
Notes
I adore these with homemade gherkins in the burger as well, but it is optional.
