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Fresh Rockfish Burger

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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Fresh fish makes a wonderful tasting grilled burger. It is a creative, low-fat addition to the usual barbecue menu. Many types of fish can be used, but be sure to choose a favorite fish that flakes easily.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 pound skinless rockfish or scrod fillet
1 egg white or 2 tablespoons cholesterol-free egg substitute
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1‑1/2 teaspoons capers
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
4 grilled whole wheat English muffins or hamburger buns
4 leaves green leaf lettuce
8 slices red or yellow tomato
Additional Dijon mustard for serving (optional)

PREPARATION:

  1. Finely chop rockfish and place in medium bowl. Add egg white, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lime juice, capers, mustard, salt and pepper; gently combine with fork. Shape into 4 patties.
  2. Spray heavy grillproof cast iron skillet or griddle with nonstick cooking spray; place on grid over hot coals to heat. Spray tops of burgers with additional cooking spray. Place burgers in hot skillet; grill on covered grill over hot coals 4 to 5 minutes or until burgers are browned on both sides, turning once. Serve on English muffins or buns with lettuce, tomato slices and Dijon mustard, if desired.
This recipe appears in: Sandwiches
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Sodium 720 mg
Protein 19 g
Fiber <1 g
Carbohydrate 33 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 3 g
Calories from Fat 11 %
Calories 227
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
Meat 1-1/2
Starch 2
Fat 1/2