The Best Tuna Burger Recipe

Name: The Best Tuna Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds fresh tuna steak; A sprig of fresh basil; A sprig of fresh mint; 4 spring onions; A pinch of ground coriander; Zest and juice of 1 small lemon; Optional: 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped; Olive oil; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; A handful of soft lettuce leaves, separated, washed and dried; A handful of arugula leaves, washed and dried; 2 tomatoes, washed and sliced; 4 ciabatta or hamburger buns; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; Tomato ketchup

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds fresh tuna steak
A sprig of fresh basil
A sprig of fresh mint
4 spring onions
A pinch of ground coriander
Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
Optional: 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped
Olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
A handful of soft lettuce leaves, separated, washed and dried
A handful of arugula leaves, washed and dried
2 tomatoes, washed and sliced
4 ciabatta or hamburger buns
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Tomato ketchup

1
Whizz the tuna, basil, mint, spring onions, coriander and lemon zest and red chilli, if using, together in a food processor or, alternatively, chop them all up together finely with a big chopping knife.
2
Tip the mixture out on to a clean work surface and divide into four equal pieces.
3
Wet your hands (so the tuna won't stick to them) and shape the lumps of tuna first into balls, then into burgers by patting them down with the palm of your hand.
4
Chill the burgers for at least half an hour to let them set.
5
Heat a barbecue or griddle pan until hot.
6
Brush the burgers on each side with a little oil and season with a little salt and pepper.
7
Grill for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked through the cooking will depend on how thick you made your burgers.
8
It's OK to eat them when they're still a little pink inside, but if you want to cook them through then go ahead.
9
Toast your buns lightly on the hot griddle pan or barbecue and make the burgers by filling each bun with a hot tuna pattie, some dressed salad leaves, some sliced tomato, a wedge of lemon on the side and some ketchup.

603

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Protein

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds fresh tuna steak, A sprig of fresh basil, A sprig of fresh mint, 4 spring onions, and more.

Yes, The Best Tuna Burger 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!

The Best Tuna Burger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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