Best Alaskan Cod Misoyaki Fish Burger Recipes

CUZ'S FISH BURGERS WITH BAJAN MAYO

Steps:

• Make the Bajan Mayo: Whisk the egg yolk, salt, mustard, and sugar together in a glass bowl. Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, and Tabasco in a measuring cup.
• Whisk half the liquid into the yolk. Then begin whisking in the oil, a few drops at a time, until the mayo begins to emulsify. Continue whisking in the oil -- you can add it more quickly now -- until the mayo is very thick. Add the rest of the liquid and whisk until well combined. Cover and refrigerate. It will keep for about 1 week.
• Make the Glaze: Stir all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Make the Burgers: Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat.
• Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Spoon the vegetable oil into the hot pan. Add the fish, brush the top with the glaze, and sear for 3 minutes. Turn the fish over, paint it with glaze, and sear until the fish feels firm when you prod it, about 3 minutes.
• To assemble the burgers, spread a thin layer of the Bajan mayo on both sides of the buns. To each, add a cooked fillet, a slice of Cheddar cheese, a piece of tomato, a slice of onion, a lettuce leaf, and a tablespoon or so of the pickled cabbage. Top with an over-easy egg if desired.
• Bring the vinegar, lime juice, water, sugar, bay leaf, garlic, pepper, and thyme to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Put the cabbage in a large bowl and pour the boiling pickling solution over it. Cover with plastic and set a plate on top to keep the cabbage submerged. Let sit for 2 hours. Pack into 1-pint jars and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. The cabbage will keep for up to 1 month. Makes about 10 cups.

SALMON MISOYAKI

Steps:

• Pat the salmon dry with paper towels, especially the skin side. To make attractive slices of salmon, tilt the knife to about a 45-degree angle to the cutting board while making the cut. This increases the surface area and makes prettier portions. Cut into 4 portions. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• To prepare the glaze, measure the sake and mirin into a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil the mixture to evaporate the alcohol and reduce the volume until about 1/4 cup remains, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the sugar and miso. Cook until it turns a pale caramel color, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the grated ginger and keep the glaze warm while the salmon is grilled.
• Preheat an indoor grill pan to medium high. (Alternatively, cook outdoors over a moderate charcoal fire.) Spray the salmon fillets on both sides with cooking spray. Grill for about 4 minutes on each side or until each piece has turned opaque with appetizing brown bits. (Or cook to your preferred doneness.)
• Remove the salmon from the grill to a platter and brush with the warm glaze. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

FISH BURGERS

Steps:

• Make the tartar sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, pickles and brine, dill, capers, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder in a food processor and pulse until almost smooth, 8 to 10 pulses. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate while you prepare the fish.
• Make the fish: Clean out the food processor and dry. Add the crackers and pulse until very fine. Transfer to a large shallow dish and add 1 teaspoon pepper. Put the flour and beaten eggs in separate shallow dishes; season the flour with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Pat the fish fillets very dry using paper towels. One at a time, dredge each fillet in the flour, coating both sides; dip in the eggs, allowing the excess to drip off, then coat completely in the crackers. Transfer to a plate and let sit 5 to 10 minutes for the coating to set.
• Meanwhile, fill a large deep skillet with 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350˚ F. Add 2 fillets to the hot oil and cook until the crust is golden brown and the fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large paper towel-lined plate and cook the remaining 2 fillets. Serve the fried fish on the buns with some of the tartar sauce. Serve with chips and the remaining tartar sauce.

WARMED SMOKED BLACK ALASKAN COD SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring the potatoes, salt and vegetable stock to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, remove from liquid and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the grainy mustard, Dijon mustard, rice wine vinegar, horseradish, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Whisk in oil. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, thyme, bay leaf and garlic to a boil. Turn heat to low and poach black cod in liquid for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm. Blanch baby leeks in water, remove and set aside.
• In a small bowl, toss arugula, chickweed, onion and radishes with a tablespoon of vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper.
• To serve: Place the room temperature potatoes with baby leeks on 4 plates. Place salad on top of the potatoes and leeks. Place warm smoked black cod on top of salad. Top with small dollop caviar.

MARLIN BURGER

Steps:

• Put the fish in a food processor and grind. Transfer the fish to a large mixing bowl. Add the lemon zest and juice, lime zest and juice, onion, mayonnaise, olive oil, dill, garlic, mustard, hot sauce, salt and pepper and mix everything together by hand. Make eight 3-ounce patties and pan sear in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Don't overcook. Put 2 patties on each bun and serve with lettuce tomato, red onion and tartar sauce.