Cod and shrimp burgers with tartar sauce

The cod and prawn burgers are an original alternative to the traditional flavors of Easter and, at the same time, a simple way to give it a modern touch to one of the star ingredients of this time.

To make these burgers, the only thing you have to take into account is the salt level of the cod. If you like learn how to desalt salted cod and get the optimum point do not miss the tips that we have prepared for you.

These burgers can also be made with fresh cod. This alternative is simpler although it does not have the same point as salting.

We have accompanied the hamburgers with tartar sauce. It is a sauce based on mayonnaise and to which boiled egg and pickles are added.

It is one of the sauces that we like to accompany fish dishes either grilled or steamed. They also go very well with prawns, king prawns and king prawns. So now you can see how this dish has turned out.

How to desalt salted cod?

Salted cod is one of those traditional ingredients that you can cook in a thousand ways. Although it is not without risks, that is why it is important to know how to desalt it correctly.

The first thing you have to do is choose the pieces well. Try to be the most uniform possible and that do not have very thick and very fine parts.

When it comes to desalination, the first thing to do is remove all the salt that surround the pieces. To do this, the easiest thing is to put them under the tap with cold water and not very strong. You can rub them lightly to get all the coarse salt to come off.

The pieces are then placed in a container covered with cold water and left to desalt in the fridge for between 48 and 72 hours, changing the water every 12 hours.

To make sure of salt point, you can taste a little of the cod but try to make it from the thickest part.

And if you use cod crumbs 24 hours will suffice. Keep in mind that they are much smaller pieces and easier to desalt.

And now that you have the cod ready, you can prepare it in a thousand ways.