Grand Prize Winner: Island Ahi Burgers With Cilant

Name: Grand Prize Winner: Island Ahi Burgers With Cilantro-Chile-Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 2 anaheim chilies; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Burgers; 1 egg; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs); 4 teaspoons soy sauce; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon lime zest, grated; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 lbs ahi tuna fillets, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 seeded kaiser rolls, split; 1 large maui onion, thinly sliced (or other sweet onion); 1 large vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced; radishes (1 pkg.) or sunflower sprouts (1 pkg.)

Servings: persons

Sauce
2 anaheim chilies
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Burgers
1 egg
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)
4 teaspoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs ahi tuna fillets, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 seeded kaiser rolls, split
1 large maui onion, thinly sliced (or other sweet onion)
1 large vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
radishes (1 pkg.) or sunflower sprouts (1 pkg.)

1
Sauce:
2
Char peppers over gas flame or under broiler until blistered on all sides. Enclose in a paper bag, and let stand 15 minutes.
3
Peel peppers, remove stem and seeds, and dice.
4
Measure 1/4 cup diced peppers into a small bowl, and add mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and salt. Stir well.
5
Burgers:
6
Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat egg and stir in panko, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice and zest, red pepper flakes, and salt.
7
Add ahi and combine gently. Form 4 patties.
8
Heat vegetable oil on non-stick griddle, over med-high heat.
9
Add patties, and cook 3-4 minutes per side.
10
Toast rolls under broiler during last few minutes of cooking.
11
Spread sauce on roll bottom and top with onion, tomato, sprouts, and additional sauce.
12
Add roll tops.

623

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 2 anaheim chilies, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons sour cream, and more.

Yes, Grand Prize Winner: Island Ahi Burgers With Cilantro-Chile-Lime falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grand Prize Winner: Island Ahi Burgers With Cilantro-Chile-Lime

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