Fish Burger with Charred Lettuce and Tarragon Mayo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
479 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Australian
Fish Burger with Charred Lettuce and Tarragon Mayo
Description
The Fish Burger with Charred Lettuce and Tarragon Mayo is built around lightly floured white fish fillets pan-fried in olive oil to maintain juiciness while developing a slight crust. Charred lettuce leaves cooked in extra virgin olive oil add a smoky depth and balance moisture with a delicate crispness. The tarragon mayonnaise, made fresh by emulsifying egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, and tarragon with oil, lends a herbal creaminess that complements the mild fish and brightens the overall flavor. Alternatively, a simple mix of store-bought mayo with chopped tarragon and lemon juice provides a quicker option.
The fish burgers are assembled by placing the cooked fish and charred lettuce inside soft bread rolls, with a squeeze of fresh lemon for added acidity. This recipe suits a lunch or light dinner where you want a fish sandwich with components that hold together well without becoming soggy.
The notes advise that various flaky white fish like barramundi, cod, haddock, or pollock can be used. Ensuring the fish is skinless helps keep the texture gentle. The fish is cooked briefly on each side to retain moisture. Charred lettuce adds an unusual smoky element that contrasts with the creamy, bright-tasting mayo. The rolls are sliced and ready to assemble just before serving to preserve freshness and prevent sogginess.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon plain flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 4 white fish fillet See notes, skinless, approx 125g (4.5 oz) each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 lettuce large leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 bread roll soft, sliced open
- 2 lemon cut in half
For the mayo
- 250 ml vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon tarragon fresh
- salt pinch
- black pepper pinch
- 1 egg
For an Easy cheats tarragon mayo
- 1 cup mayonnaise store bought
- 2 teaspoon tarragon chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Start by making the mayonnaise
- Pour the oil into a jug that will fit the heat of your stick blender.
- Add in the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper and tarragon.
- Then careful crack the egg in, be careful not to break the yolk.
- Place the head of the stick blender over the yolk and then turn the speed to high and slowly bring the blender up through the oil.
- You should have a glossy tarragon mayonnaise within seconds.
For Cheats Tarragon Mayo
- Mix the tarragon together with the mayo and add a spritz of lemon juice
To make the burger
- Mix the flour, salt and white pepper together in a shallow bowl.
- Add each fillet of fish and give it a light dusting of the flour.
- Place a large heavy based fry pan over a medium heat and add the olive oil. Once it is hot, add the fish and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
- Turn the heat on the fry pan up to high and once it is smoking hot add the lettuce leaves and the extra vigin olive oil.
- Allow the lettuce to char and spit. Once it has some colour and is glossy from the oil, remove from the pan and sit it on top of the fish.
- Add the lemon to the pan, cut side down and turn off the heat. Levae the lemons to char whilst you assemble the burger.
- Add a good layer of the mayo to the bottom of each bun. Add a fillet of fish and two charred lettuce leaves.
- Remove the charred lemon wedges from the pan and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any flaky white fish like barramundi, cod, haddock, or pollock, ensuring fillets are skinless for best texture.
- Cook fish briefly on medium heat to maintain moisture and a light crust.
- Char the lettuce just before serving to keep some crispness and add a smoky flavor.
- The homemade tarragon mayo can be substituted with store-bought mayonnaise mixed with fresh tarragon and lemon juice for convenience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 73g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat | 52g | 260% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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