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Battered Fish Burgers

Crispy Battered Fish Burgers You’ll Crave Every Weekend

Enjoy these Battered Fish Burgers that are quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, making them the perfect homemade alternative to fast food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets White fish Use cod or haddock
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Cold sparkling water
For Coating
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
For Frying
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil Canola or sunflower recommended
For Assembly
  • 4 buns Burger buns Soft but sturdy
  • 4 leaves Lettuce Iceberg or romaine
  • 1 cup Tomato slices
  • ½ cup Tartar sauce Or your favorite sauce
  • 4 wedges Lemon Optional

Equipment

  • Deep skillet
  • whisk
  • shallow dish
  • Cooking thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by gathering all your ingredients for the Battered Fish Burgers to ensure a smooth cooking experience.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and whisk in cold sparkling water.
  3. Place panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  5. Dip fish fillets in the batter and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Fry fillets in hot oil for 4-5 minutes until golden brown; drain excess oil.
  7. Toast burger buns in the residual pan oil until golden.
  8. Assemble burgers with lettuce, fried fillet, tomato, and tartar sauce, then top with the bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fries or salad for a complete meal. Make sure to keep buns and sauces separate from the fish when storing to prevent sogginess.

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