Choosing MSC certified fish is one of the easiest, yummiest ways to actively contribute to a more environmentally friendly world!
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Prep time
50 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Serves
4
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 16oz (450g) MSC certified haddock
You’ll also need… - 1 egg
- 3 tbsp chopped herb dill
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1-2 pinches of black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 8 lettuce leaves
- 1 big tomato
- 21oz (600g) optional: potatoes to bake in the oven
For the roe sauce - 3/4 cup (200ml) crème fraiche
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp MSC certified red lumpfish roe
- 1 red onion
- 2-3 tbsp chopped dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Pickled fennel - 1 pcs fennel
- 1/3 cup (100 ml) vinegar
- 3/4 cup (200 ml) powdered (caster) sugar
- 1 cup (300 ml) water

When shopping, look for the MSC blue fish label on your seafood to know it's sustainable.
Method
Method
- To make the pickled fennel: first mix together the vinegar, sugar, and water to make the syrup. Heat and let it boil. Stir and let cool. Cut the fennel thinly using either a knife or mandolin. Place fennel in the syrup to pickle for at least 30 min
before serving.

- Roughly dice the haddock fillets and then in a blender, mix them to a batter with eggs and spices. Shape into 4 patties.

- To make the roe sauce: Mince or finely dice the red onion and dill. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and add salt and pepper to taste.

- Cut potatoes in half. Top with rapeseed oil and salt. Then cook in oven at 200 degrees until they are golden brown.

- Pan fry your haddock patties in butter for 2-3 minutes on each side. Then start to build your burger starting with a generous layer of roe sauce on one half of the bun

- Add the lettuce, tomato, haddock burger, and fennel. Serve with potatoes if you wish and enjoy!

Find MSC Certified Sustainable Seafood Near You
There are over 1,750 MSC certified products in the US and Canada, so there's a good chance sustainable options can be found where you already shop! Find out if your favorite retailer, restaurant, or seafood brand carries products with the MSC blue fish logo.