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Naked fish burgers

Name: Naked fish burgers
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 200g sustainable white fish fillet, finely chopped; 1 tbsp cornflour; Finely grated zest and juice; ½ lemon, plus wedges to serve; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra to serve; 1 tbsp capers, coarsely chopped; Spray oil; 25g cucumber, cut into ribbons (easiest to use a Y-peeler); 3 little gem lettuce leaves

By: Sophie Austen-Smith
Former deputy food editor, delicious.

Published: 16 Apr 21
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Capers, parsley and lemon bring zing to these lighter-than-light fish burgers that are ideal for fast days if you’re following the 5:2 diet.

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Easy
April 2021

Test kitchen approved

Serves 1
Hands-on time 25 min

Capers, parsley and lemon bring zing to these lighter-than-light fish burgers that are ideal for fast days if you’re following the 5:2 diet.

Stuck for low-calorie meal inspiration? Check out our 5:2 diet recipe collection and start drooling…

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 226kcals
Fat: 2.2g (0.4g saturated)
Protein: 36.1g
Carbohydrates: 14.6g (1g sugars)
Fibre: 1.6g
Salt: 0.8g

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Ingredients

200g sustainable white fish fillet, finely chopped
1 tbsp cornflour
Finely grated zest and juice
½ lemon, plus wedges to serve
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra to serve
1 tbsp capers, coarsely chopped
Spray oil
25g cucumber, cut into ribbons (easiest to use a Y-peeler)
3 little gem lettuce leaves

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Method

Mix the fish with the cornflour, most of the lemon zest, the parsley, capers, and some salt and pepper. Using damp hands, shape the mix into 1 large or 2 small burgers (see Make Ahead).
Heat a few sprays of oil in a non-stick frying pan or griddle pan over a medium heat. Add the burger/burgers and fry/griddle for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
Toss the cucumber ribbons with the lemon juice and remaining zest.

Arrange the lettuce on a plate with the burger/s and cucumber, then sprinkle with some parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Recipe from April 2021 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 226kcals
Fat: 2.2g (0.4g saturated)
Protein: 36.1g
Carbohydrates: 14.6g (1g sugars)
Fibre: 1.6g
Salt: 0.8g

delicious. tips

Scale it up: Double or triple the quantities to make more burgers as required.
Make the burgers up to a day ahead, then cover and chill. Or freeze, wrapped, for up to a month (check the fish wasn’t frozen before). Defrost, then continue from step 2.
Ideal for fasting days, these burgers come in at under 230 kcals per serving. On non-fasting days, serve the burgers in a wholemeal bun with a heaped tbsp of guacamole (190kcals extra) or tzatziki (170kcals extra).