Shrimp & Cod Burgers With Tarragon Tartar Sauce

Name: Shrimp & Cod Burgers With Tarragon Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into chunks; 8 ounces cod, cut into chunks; ¾ cup fine fresh breadcrumb; ¼ cup drained capers, rinsed; 3 medium scallions, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons); 1 ¼ teaspoons coarse salt; ¾ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste); vegetable oil, for brushing; 4 hamburger buns or 4 ciabatta rolls; red-leaf lettuce, for serving; lemon wedge, for serving; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons sweet relish; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not that bottled kind); 3 tablespoons drained capers, rinsed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into chunks
8 ounces cod, cut into chunks
¾ cup fine fresh breadcrumb
¼ cup drained capers, rinsed
3 medium scallions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons)
1 ¼ teaspoons coarse salt
¾ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
vegetable oil, for brushing
4 hamburger buns or 4 ciabatta rolls
red-leaf lettuce, for serving
lemon wedge, for serving
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet relish
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not that bottled kind)
3 tablespoons drained capers, rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon coarse salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

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BURGERS:.
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Process half of the shrimp in a food processor until a paste forms.
3
Add cod, remaining shrimp, the breadcrumbs, capers, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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Pulse until just combined.
5
Using dampened hands, shape into 4 patties.
6
Refrigerate, covered, until cold and firm, about 1 1/2 hours (or overnight).
7
Preheat grill to medium-high (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand above grill for just 3 to 4 seconds).
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Brush grill and burgers with oil.
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Grill, flipping once, until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
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Toast buns on grill during the last minute of cooking, if desired.
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Serve burgers on buns; top with lettuce.
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Serve with tartar sauce, if desired, and the lemon wedges.
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TARTAR SAUCE:.
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Stir together mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, capers, tarragon, salt and pepper in medium bowl.
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Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into chunks, 8 ounces cod, cut into chunks, ¾ cup fine fresh breadcrumb, ¼ cup drained capers, rinsed, and more.

Yes, Shrimp & Cod Burgers With Tarragon Tartar Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!