2070
N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL. 60614 773.404.3475
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At Dirk's
we carry many additional items to complete and complement your favorite recipe such as:
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Mediterranean Trout Burgers with Arugula, Tzatziki and Pickled Onions
- Yet another awesome creation by Terry, a tasty and healthy rainbow trout BBQ option! The combination of flavors will tantilaze your taste buds and this burger will become a regular on your grill!
- The pickled onions in themselves are a great treat to have on hand to compliment any sandwich or salad.
- This one is our pick for the 2011 Green City BBQ and Chicago Gourmet.
Ingredients
Pickled Onions
- 8 cups red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon anise seed or anise star
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 dried red chili pepper or fresh serrano chili
Trout
- 2 lb rainbow trout fillets, boned,skinned and minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 teaspoons dry oregano or 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
- 4 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- Arugula
- Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Directions
Onions
- Use a mandolin or food processor to slice onions. In a non reactive sauce pan, put vinegar, sugar, salt, anise, bay leaves, and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower to simmer. Cook for 5 minutes. Add onions and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool. Put in container with lid. Refrigerate untill ready to use. Keeps refrigerated for up to a month.
Trout
- Combine all ingredients, mix well. Form into oval patties using 1/2 cup measure, makes 12 patties. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Brush patties with canola oil before grilling. On a medium high grill, cook 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Cut pita in half, toast on grill. Slide burger into pita, add arugula, tzatziki, and onions. Take a big bite and enjoy!
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