Fish Burgers
Patties of white fish, potato and parsley, breadcrumbed and fried for 10 minutes, served in buns with tartare sauce. Four servings in 25 minutes.
Don't Make These Mistakes
Use cold mashed potato to bind.
Chill the patties before coating.
If your pan runs hot, check at 4 minutes.
Press the crumbs on firmly.
Making Fish Burgers
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Mix the fish, potato, parsley, lemon zest and salt, and shape into 4 patties.
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Coat each patty in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
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Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the patties for 5 minutes per side, until golden.
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Toast the buns and fill with lettuce, a patty and tartare sauce.
Why the Method Works
Fish burgers are at their best in the warmer months, when you want something light off the hob that still goes in a bun. The risk is a patty that falls apart in the pan, and the cure is mashed potato.
Cold mashed potato binds the flaked fish without making it heavy. Season it well with parsley, lemon zest and salt, and fold gently so some flakes stay whole.
Shape four patties and chill them while you set up the crumb. A cold patty holds together better. Coat in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs in so they stay on.
Fry in a little oil over medium heat for 5 minutes a side, until deep golden. If your pan runs hot, check at 4 minutes. Serve in toasted buns with tartare sauce and lettuce. Cooked fish from the night before works well here, as does a mix of salmon and white fish if you want more colour.
Leftovers, Reheating and Keeping
Keeps in the fridge for 1 day. Reheat in a hot oven so the crumb crisps again.
What to Serve Alongside
- Oven chips
- Coleslaw
- Mushy peas
- Lemon wedges
Questions and Answers
How long does Fish Burgers take to make?
About 25 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Fish Burgers?
Use cold mashed potato to bind. Chill the patties before coating. If your pan runs hot, check at 4 minutes. Press the crumbs on firmly.
What should I serve with Fish Burgers?
Oven chips; Coleslaw; Mushy peas; Lemon wedges.
How should Fish Burgers be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 1 day. Reheat in a hot oven so the crumb crisps again.
Is Fish Burgers suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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