Fish Burger with Charred Lettuce and Tarragon Mayo

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Crispy fish with a delicious tarragon mayonnaise and sweet charred lettuce, all served in a soft white bread roll.  This fish burger is a flavour explosion and the perfect way to enjoy fish. And ready in under 15 minutes!

When I hear the words fish burgers, I think of two things. McDonalds Fillet ‘O Fish and the Krabby Patties at the Crusty Crab in Sponge Bob Square Pants.
I don’t know why this would be the case!

Because
A) I very very rarely visit McDonalds (I am a Burger King girl! – well Hungry Jacks here in Australia) and when I do I don’t order fillet ‘O fish.
And
B) I really am not a sponge bob fan, and neither are my kids. They may have it on occasionally but that is usually when they have switched the TV on ready for a different show to start.

So yes, why fish burgers should conjure up those thoughts I have no idea, but it does.

HOWEVER!!! This burger is nothing like a maccers burger and it doesn’t belong at the Crusty Crab. This burger is gourmet eating at it’s best. Imagine a bistro pub, a nice glass of artisan pale ale and this burger. Maybe with the sea some where close by, or maybe in a bustling city in the hip part of town. This burger is perfect for that!

A flaky white fillet of fish, lightly coated in flour and then fried until crisp. Served in a soft roll with charred lettuce and a tarragon mayonnaise. So delicious! Oh and don’t forget the charred lemon, sweet, sour and smoky all at once.

I make my tarragon mayonnaise from scratch, but I have included included directions for turning your jar of store bought mayo into this gourmet treat! But if you have ever made homemade mayo I do urge you to try it. It is so simple, I cross my heart promise!!! In fact not that long ago I made mayonnaise on facebook live, holding my camera phone in one had. Yup I made one handded mayonnaise in about a minute. Check it out the facebook video here!
And for a more relaxed and detailed version check out my full video in this mayonnaise post.

I love all burgers, but this fish burger holds a special place in my heart, because it is oh so pretty, oh so delicious and I think a little bit different!

Can’t wait for you to try it!!!

Enjoy x

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5 from 14 votes

Fish Burger with Charred Lettuce and Tarragon Mayo

Crispy fish with a delicious tarragon mayonnaise and sweet charred lettuce, all served in a soft white bread roll. This burger is a flavour explosion and perfect way to enjoy fish.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Main

Cuisine: Modern Australian

Servings: 4

Calories: 479kcal

Author: Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts

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Ingredients

• 3 tbsp plain flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 4 skinless fillets white fish (~125g/4.5oz each) – See notes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 large lettuce leaves
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 soft bread rolls – sliced open
• 2 lemons – cut in half

For the mayo

• 250 ml vegetable oil
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 2 tsp fresh tarragon
• pinch salt
• pinch pepper
• 1 egg

For an Easy cheats tarragon mayo

• 1 cup store bought mayonnaise
• 2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 tsp 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

Any good flaky white fish will work, I like to use barramundi, but cod/haddock/pollack would be a good choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 52g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 1.4% | Vitamin C: 1.8% | Calcium: 8.5% | Iron: 11.5%

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