Mini Crunchy Tuna Burgers Recipe

Name: Mini Crunchy Tuna Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh tuna, roughly chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons tamari; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds; ¼ cup vegetable oil (peanut, safflower, or canola oil); 8 small dinner rolls or 8 small brioche rolls; 12 head bibb lettuce (4-5 leaves); ¼ cup pickled ginger; 14 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced; ½ cup wasabi mustard or ½ cup asian sweet-hot mustard; terra chips

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh tuna, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tamari
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
¼ cup vegetable oil (peanut, safflower, or canola oil)
8 small dinner rolls or 8 small brioche rolls
12 head bibb lettuce (4-5 leaves)
¼ cup pickled ginger
14 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
½ cup wasabi mustard or ½ cup asian sweet-hot mustard
terra chips

1
Place the tuna in a food processor and pulse.
2
Put the ground tuna in a bowl and combine with garlic, chives, black pepper, and tamari.
3
Place the panko crumbs and sesame seeds in a dish.
4
Form 8 small patties and roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
5
Place a large skillet over med-high heat with the vegetable oil.
6
Add the burgers to the pan and cook for 2 minutes per side or until lightly golden brown on the outside and pink in the middle.
7
Place the burgers on the bun bottoms; top with lettuce, pickled ginger, cucumber, and onion, then slather the bun tops with mustard and set the tops in place.
8
Serve with terra chips.

956

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh tuna, roughly chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Mini Crunchy Tuna Burgers 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!

Mini Crunchy Tuna Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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