Fried Mahi-Mahi breakfast burger inspired by the Briar Flats region in Texas. You can modify this to your taste and preferences:
Ingredients:
For the Mahi-Mahi:
- 2 Mahi-Mahi fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Breakfast Burger:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 eggs
- 4 slices of bacon
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
- Avocado slices
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Mahi-Mahi: a. Season the Mahi-Mahi fillets with salt and pepper. b. Dredge each fillet in flour, then dip it in beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. c. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the Mahi-Mahi fillets until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Breakfast Burger: a. Cook the bacon in a separate pan until it’s crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. b. In the same pan, use some of the bacon grease to cook the eggs to your preferred level of doneness (e.g., sunny-side-up or over-easy).
- Assemble the Burger: a. Toast the hamburger buns in the pan or a toaster until they are lightly browned. b. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. You can also add some Sriracha for extra flavor if you like it spicy. c. Place a lettuce leaf on top of the mayonnaise. d. Add a Mahi-Mahi fillet on top of the lettuce. e. Top the Mahi-Mahi with a slice of cheddar cheese. f. Add a slice of tomato, red onion, and avocado. g. Place a cooked egg on top of the avocado. h. Finally, crown the burger with the crispy bacon and the top half of the bun.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy your Fried Mahi-Mahi Breakfast Burger with a taste of Briar Flats, Texas!
Feel free to adjust the toppings and condiments to your liking. This recipe is versatile and can be customized based on your preferences.
