Golden, crunchy fish fillet burgers with creamy sauce and soft buns — better than fast food!
🧾 Description
These crispy hake burgers feature flaky white fish coated in a crunchy golden crust, tucked into soft buns with fresh toppings and a creamy sauce. Light, crispy, and super satisfying — a perfect seafood twist on a classic burger 🍔
🛒 Ingredients
🐟 Fish
2–4 hake fillets
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
🧂 Crispy Coating
1 cup flour
½ cup cornstarch (extra crunch)
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup cold water or beer 🍺
Oil for frying 🛢️
🍔 Burger Assembly
Burger buns 🍞
Lettuce 🥬
Tomato slices 🍅
Pickles 🥒
🥣 Sauce (simple tartar-style)
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🐟 1. Season fish
Pat hake dry
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder
🧂 2. Make batter
Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder
Add cold water or beer until smooth batter forms
🔥 3. Fry fish
Heat oil to 180°C (350°F)
Dip fillets in batter
Fry until golden and crispy (3–5 minutes)
Drain on paper towels
🥣 4. Make sauce
Mix mayo, lemon juice, mustard, seasoning
Stir until smooth
🍔 5. Assemble burger
Toast buns lightly
Add sauce, lettuce, crispy hake, tomato, pickles
Top bun and press gently
🔥 Flavor Profile
Crispy golden crunch 🔥
Flaky tender fish 🐟
Creamy tangy sauce 🥣
Fresh burger bite 🍔
💪 Nutrition (approx. per burger)
Calories: 450–650 kcal
Protein: 25–35g 💪
Fat: 20–35g
Carbs: 40–55g
