Cod & Prawn Burgers

With a herb mayonnaise

Ingredients:

For the burgers:

  • 500g skinless cod fillet
  • 100g raw prawns
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tbsp capers, chopped
  • 1 tsp dill chopped
  • 1 tsp english mustard

For garnish:

  • 4 burger buns
  • 1 little gem lettuce
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced

For the herb mayonnaise:

  • 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp tarragon, chopped
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 150 ml rapeseed oil

Method:

Season the cod and prawns and place in a litle cold water, drain well and finely chop.  In a bowl, mix together the cod and prawns, garlic, capers, dill and english mustard.  Put the mixture into a food processor and blend until combined.  Form the mix into four large burgers, cover with cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for an hour.  Heat a small amount of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.  Remove the burgers from the fridge and gently fry them in a pan for four to six minutes until they are cooked through.  Turn the burger a few times while cooking.  For the herb mayonnaise mix the tarragon, parsley and egg yolks in a bowl.  Add the white wine vinegar and mustard and mix.  While whisking, slowly pour in the oil and mix until the mayonnaise thickens and emulsifies.  Toast the burger buns and layer lettuce,tomato and onion with some of the mayonnaise.  Add the burgers and serve with salad or chips.