It’s interesting to notice that certain types of “junk food” or simple comfort food can suddenly become a new culinary trend. It happened to meatballs for instance; restaurant Meatballs is doing great business in cities like NYC and London and many other restaurants placed the traditional simple meatball as a posh dish on their menu. There’s a gourmet mayonnaise store in New York, there are several grilled cheese-restaurants and then there’s the burger. From very exclusive burger dishes with wagyu beef, truffles or foie gras to popular restaurants that claim to serve the “perfect basic burger”; burgers seem to please everyone.
This is a great, slightly unusual burger made with fish. It’s comforting, juicy and fresh, has a nice salty kick from the capers and is pretty light (but very satisfying at the same time). The fish combines perfectly with the fresh lemon mayonnaise with spicy wasabi. 
Fish Burger with Wasabi and Lemon Mayonnaise
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This fish burger is comforting, juicy, and fresh, with a salty kick from capers and a zesty wasabi lemon mayonnaise.
Ingredients
- 1.3 lb (600 gr) white fish filet (e.g., catfish, cod, tilapia)
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 3 spring onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 bread rolls
- Lettuce leaves
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Divide the fish filet in half. Place one half in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Chop the other half of the fish into small pieces.
- In a bowl, combine the processed fish, chopped fish, capers, spring onions, and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Form the mixture into four equal-sized patties.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the fish patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, wasabi paste, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Toast the bread rolls lightly, if desired.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each roll, followed by a fish patty. Top with a generous spoonful of wasabi and lemon mayonnaise, then place the top half of the roll on the burger.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and juicy fish burger.
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of wasabi paste in the mayonnaise. These burgers are best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet for best results. Substitute the white fish with salmon for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 50
