Swordfish Burgers
These delicious swordfish patties drizzled with zesty lemon vinaigrette can be whipped up in under 20 minutes. Ideal for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, they also offer a nutritious option for your meal planning.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs 24 oz swordfish steaks, skin removed
- 3 tbsp chopped chives
- salt and fresh pepper
- oil spray
- lemon zest
- mixed greens or chopped romaine
- 1 lemon
- 8 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and fresh pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1
Chop the swordfish into sizable pieces and transfer approximately a quarter of it into a food processor along with the garlic and shallots.
- 2
Blend the mixture until it reaches a nearly smooth, paste-like consistency.
- 3
Transfer this mixture into a medium-sized bowl.
- 4
Add the remaining chunks of fish to the food processor and pulse intermittently until they are finely chopped.
- 5
Mix the chopped fish with the initial paste in the bowl, then incorporate chives, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Thoroughly combine all the ingredients and shape them into four equal patties.
- 7
In a large non-stick frying pan, lightly coat the surface with cooking spray and heat it over medium-high heat.
- 8
Place the fish patties in the skillet and cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side.
- 9
For grilling: Position the patties 4 to 6 inches above the heat on a slightly oiled grill grate.
- 10
Grill over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side.
- 11
In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette.
- 12
Serve the swordfish burgers atop a bed of greens and finish with a drizzle of the lemon vinaigrette.