Can I bake the cod burgers instead of frying?

I find they get crispier and hold together better when pan-seared but yes, you can bake them. Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

What's a good recipe to yield leftover cod?

So glad you asked. Def make this Mediterranean baked cod and use the leftovers here!

What should I serve with fish burgers?

French fries (I'm very partial to sweet potato fries), potato chips, a simple garden salad or maybe some steamed green beans would be perfect!

Can I use a different protein?

Any white fish or salmon will work. You could also use canned tuna or canned salmon, try to remove as much moisture as you can.

Yes! Form the patties, then freeze them on a baking sheet until solid. Transfer to a zip-top bag and cook from frozen or pop in the air fryer.

What if my cod is raw?

I have not tested this recipe with raw cod. I’d recommend drizzling it with a little olive oil, salt and pepper and roasting it for 13-14 minutes until just cooked through. Let it cool and proceed with the recipe!

I have leftover red onion and butter lettuce, any ideas for how to use it up?

Partially cut onion is annoying I feel you. Use the leftover onion in pickled onions or roasted veggies . Use the butter lettuce to make salmon lettuce wraps or peanut tofu wraps .

Easy Cod Burgers with Herb Aioli

Name: Cod Burgers Recipe with Herb Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-494104H52M56S
Total time: PT-494104H52M56S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12oz cooked cod; 2 eggs, whisked; ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs; ¼ – ½ teaspoon kosher salt *see note; 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning like 21 seasoning salute or Old Bay; ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced; squeeze of lemon; olive oil, for frying; ½ cup mayo; 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 large clove garlic, grated or minced; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; pinch of salt; 4 brioche buns, toasted; butter lettuce leaves; avocado, thinly sliced; red onion, thinly sliced; mild cheese like provolone or harvati; pickled jalapenos (optional)

Description

Easy, fresh and flavorful cod patties on a toasted brioche bun with herb aioli and all the fixings. So good.

Ingredients

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Patties

12oz cooked cod
2 eggs, whisked
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt *see note
1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning like 21 seasoning salute or Old Bay
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
squeeze of lemon
olive oil, for frying

Herb aioli

1/2 cup mayo
2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large clove garlic, grated or minced
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
pinch of salt

Assembly

4 brioche buns, toasted
butter lettuce leaves
avocado, thinly sliced
red onion, thinly sliced
mild cheese like provolone or harvati
pickled jalapenos (optional)

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Instructions

Assemble the cod patties: In a bowl, flake apart the cooked cod. Squeeze or drain off any excess moisture. Add 2 eggs, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ – ½ teaspoon kosher salt (see note), 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning, ¼ cup chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon and mix until very well combined. Use moistened hands to firmly press together four cod patties. Option- you can use a food processor to create a more emulsified cod mixture if that’s more your vibe. Place patties on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
Whisk up the aioli: whisk together ½ cup mayo, 2 tablespoons each fresh chives, parsley and fresh dill, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 clove grated garlic, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard and a pinch of salt.
Cook the cod burgers: add a big swish of olive oil to a nonstick pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot add the cod patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through. If you’re adding cheese, place it on top after the first flip so it melts while the second side cooks.
Assembly: toast the buns, I like to butter them and place under the broiler for 60 seconds. Add a big dollop of herb aioli to the bottom bun followed by butter lettuce, a cod burger, avocado, red onion and the top bun spread with more aioli. Devour and enjoy!

Notes

Cod: I’m using leftover cod from this sheet pan Mediterranean baked cod!

Salt: You’ll want to take note of if your all-purpose seasoning contains salt. I used pre-seasoned cod (from the Mediterranean recipe) and 21 seasoning salute (which does not have added salt) and used ½ teaspoon kosher salt in my cod mixture. You may need to adjust up or down based on your circumstances.

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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cod burger
Calories: 472
Sugar: 5.3 g
Sodium: 848.5 mg
Fat: 20.4 g
Carbohydrates: 39.8 g
Fiber: 3.9 g
Protein: 25.5 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg