Fillet Oh Fish Burger

This Fillet Oh Fish burger is all about crisp texture and simple, satisfying flavour. The secret to that irresistible crunch is the double coating. An extra dip in egg and panko creates a sturdier crust that stays crisp from pan to bun. Finished with melted cheese and a generous spoonful of dill tartar sauce, it’s classic comfort food done properly.

The tartar sauce adds freshness and tang, balancing the richness of the fried fish and it’s just as good spooned over roast potatoes or served alongside seafood.

Perfect for a relaxed weekend cook-up or an easy family favourite.

Ingredients

Fish Burgers
¾ cup plain flour
4 eggs, lightly whisked
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
4 × 150g pieces firm white fish about 2cm thick
(snapper, ling, cod, seabass or similar)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Sea salt
4 burger buns, split, buttered and toasted
4 slices cheese
Dill Tartar Sauce
1 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup finely chopped dill
¼ cup finely diced cucumber pickles
1 tbsp capers, finely chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp sea salt

METHOD

1. Make the tartar sauce

Combine all the tartar sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

2. Crumb the fish

Place the flour, eggs, and panko breadcrumbs into three separate shallow bowls or trays. Lightly coat each piece of fish in the flour, dip into the egg, then coat in the breadcrumbs. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb step once more to create a double coating. Place the crumbed fish onto a tray.

3. Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

4. Fry the fish

Fill a wok or deep frying pan with vegetable oil to about one-third full and heat to 165°C, or until bubbles form around a wooden spoon when dipped into the oil. Carefully add two pieces of fish and fry for 4–5 minutes, turning every 30 seconds, until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray, season lightly with sea salt, and keep warm in the oven while frying the remaining fish.

5. Assemble the burgers

Place a slice of cheese on the base of each bun, top with a hot piece of fish, and spoon over generous amounts of dill tartar sauce. Add the bun tops and serve immediately.

Optional additions

Shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, or a squeeze of lemon all work beautifully if you want to customise your burger.