Crunchy Fish Burger
Crunchy Fish Burger
If you’re looking for a healthier twist on a classic burger, this Crunchy Fish Burger is just the thing. Using tilapia or dory fillets coated in spiced yoghurt and crushed cornflakes, you’ll get a golden, crispy finish without deep frying. Pair it with a refreshing homemade tangy dip, and you’ve got a burger that feels indulgent yet light.
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 1 tilapia or dory fillet frozen, defrost overnight in the fridge
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 60 g plain yoghurt
- 75 g cornflakes crushed
- 35 g plain flour
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- A pinch of salt
- A drizzle of oil for baking
For the Tangy Dip
- 2 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
- ½ lemon juiced
- 3 gherkins finely diced
- ¼ onion finely diced
- 1 tsp capers
- A handful of fresh herbs mint, tarragon, or dill work beautifully
To Serve
- 2 Burger buns
- 1 tbsp Butter for toasting
- 2 pieces of Fresh lettuce
- 2 Tomato slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C / Gas Mark 5.
Prep the Fish
- Cut the fish fillet into finger-sized strips (use a blue board if following food safety guidelines).
- Place the flour, yoghurt, and crushed cornflakes on separate plates.
- Stir the curry powder into the yoghurt and mix the nutritional yeast with the yoghurt. Stir until completely combined.
Coating the fish:
- Coat each piece of fish in this order: flour → yoghurt → cornflakes.
Bake Until Crunchy
- Place the coated fish pieces on a baking tray and brush lightly with oil.
- Bake on the middle shelf No 2 for 15 minutes, until crisp and golden.
Make the Tangy Dip
- While the fish bakes, dice the onion and gherkins.
- Mix them with lemon juice, herbs, mayo, and capers.
- Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
Toast the Buns
- Warm a griddle pan over medium-high heat.
- Melt a little butter, brush it onto the buns, and toast until golden.
Assemble Your Burger
- Spread some sauce onto the base of the bun.
- Add the crispy fish, lettuce, and tomato.
- Top with another dollop of sauce and finish with the bun lid.
Nutrition
Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 29gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 918mgPotassium: 687mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2764IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 15mg
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