Mahi-Mahi Burgers With Spicy Mayo, Roasted Poblano, And Avocado
Tender and meaty mahi-mahi makes a delicious centerpiece for this fish burger. Roasted poblanos, cumin mayo, and avocado make this dish extra special.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- ½cup mayonnaise
- 1clove garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1teaspoon whole cumin seed, toasted and ground
- ¼teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 4brioche hamburger buns
- 4(6-ounce) mahi-mahi fillets, skin on
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 2medium poblano peppers, fire-roasted, peeled and seeded, 1/4-inch dice
- 1ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced
- 1lemon, halved
- 4leaves red leaf lettuce, washed and dried
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper until well combined.Step 3
Lightly toast the brioche buns.Step 4
Season the mahi-mahi with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-fry the filets over medium heat, flipping once, until the flesh starts to flake and the skin is crispy, 6 to 10 minutes.Step 5
Smear the toasted halves of the buns with the spiced mayonnaise. On the bottom bun, place the diced poblanos followed by the cooked mahi-mahi. Top the fish with a few slices of avocado. Season the avocado with salt and a squeeze of lemon. Finish the burgers with a slice of lettuce and the top bun. Serve immediately.