Scallop and Walleye Burger

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 1 . 1-1/2 lb of fresh walleye, skinned, de-boned and cleaned
• 2 . 1 lb of large sea scallops, rinsed and cleaned
• 3 . 1 cup of mashed potatoes, pre-cooked pre-packaged in store
• 4 . 2 large eggs beaten
• 5 . 3 tsp of sea salt, fine ground in coffee grinder
• 6 . 2 tsp of white pepper, fine ground in coffee grinder
• 7 . 1 bunch green onion, minced
• 8 . 1 1/2 tsp of ground cardamom
• 9 . 3 tsp of orange peel, grated
• 10 . 2 tbs of fresh cilantro, minced
• 11 . 3 tsp of fresh parsley, minced
• 12 . 3 cups of Ritz crackers, fine ground

Preparation

Step 1

Grind sea scallops and walleye in food processor. In bowl mix together first 11 ingredients, (this can take up to 30 minutes) and let mixture rest for one hour.

Separate mixture into 6 equal portions and press each portion into a hamburger mold. Dust each side with in Ritz crackers while in mold. Carefully remove from mold and ready to grill.

Pre-heat grill, approx 15 minutes, toast inside of bun on grill, watch buns closely for burning, and set aside. Grill on lightly oiled fish grill, with high heat for 30 seconds on each side, then move to medium heat and grill approx 3 minutes per side, put one slice cheese on top for last 30 seconds with closed grill to melt cheese. Use wide spatula. Place one fish burger on bottom bun cheese side up, then place sauce on top, and then top bun and enjoy.