Cod & chorizo burgers
Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
These cod and chorizo burgers are my go to when I want something tasty but don't have much time. The fishcakes do all the heavy lifting, so you're really just assembling everything in about half an hour from start to finish. I love that cod is packed with lean protein and B vitamins, making this feel like a proper meal rather than just fast food. The chargrilled peppers add sweetness and colour while the peppery watercress brings a fresh crunch that balances the richness beautifully. It's simple, impressive, and honestly costs less than ordering takeaway.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 290 gramscod & chorizo fishcakes
- 4ciabatta rolls
- 170 gramstartare sauce
- ½unwaxed lemon(zest)
- 1 clove/sgarlic(finely grated)
- 280 gramschargrilled peppers(jar Chargrilled Peppers in Oil, drained)
- 100 gramswatercress
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6. Separate the fishcakes on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes, then add the ciabatta rolls and bake for a final 10 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, mix the tartare sauce with the lemon zest, garlic and a good grinding of black pepper.
- 3
Split open the ciabatta rolls and lay the chargrilled peppers across the bases. Top each base with a dollop of tartare sauce, a fishcake and another generous spoonful of tartare sauce. Finish with a handful of watercress and the ciabatta lids.
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