Welcome to Summer. This burger will be your guide. The first time I made this for us, it got an amount of compliments that made me feel good. I really like the unique flavor combination. It’s a use for white fish that doesn’t feel sad, which is sometimes hard to do. Also it is somehow a burger that feels light. Get ready for the watermelon salsa too.

TILAPIA BURGERS & WATERMELON SALSA
Makes 8 burgers

2 pounds tilapia
1 cup panko
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 avocado
1 cup watermelon, diced
1/4 red onion, diced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime
8 whole wheat buns
Salt & pepper

Pulse tilapia in food processor until no large pieces remain.

Transfer to bowl and add garlic, mustard, panko, salt & pepper. Mix and form 8 patties.

Cook patties about 5-7 minutes on each side in a pan over medium heat. Meanwhile, combine watermelon, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. In a separate bowl, mash avocado until creamy. Spread avocado on cooked meat. Top with watermelon salsa. Serve on toasted buns.

TILAPIA BURGERS & WATERMELON SALSA

 

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Author: Rachel Schultz

Serves: 8 burgers

Ingredients

• 2 pounds tilapia
• 1 cup panko
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 avocado
• 1 cup watermelon, diced
• ¼ red onion, diced
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime
• 8 whole wheat buns
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Pulse tilapia in food processor until no large pieces remain.
2. Transfer to bowl and add garlic, mustard, panko, salt & pepper.
3. Mix and form 8 patties.
4. Cook patties about 5-7 minutes on each side in a pan over medium heat.
5. Meanwhile, combine watermelon, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
6. In a separate bowl, mash avocado until creamy.
7. Spread a layer of avocado on cooked meat.
8. Top with watermelon salsa.
9. Serve on toasted buns.

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Modified from How Sweet Eats.