Tuna Burgers Recipe

Name: Tuna Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna fillet (do not use dark oily flesh); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 anchovies, minced; 1/2 cup minced basil; 2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 2 cups mesclun; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 4 hamburger buns, split; 1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil; 1 large ripe tomato, trimmed and cut into 4 slices

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna fillet (do not use dark oily flesh)
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 anchovies, minced
1/2 cup minced basil
2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 cups mesclun
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 hamburger buns, split
1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil
1 large ripe tomato, trimmed and cut into 4 slices

1
Chop tuna until it is the texture of hamburger and presses into a compact ball, and place it in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add garlic, 4 tablespoons olive oil, anchovies, basil, 2 teaspoons soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Mix well, shape into four patties 1 inch thick, and set aside.
4
(Patties may be placed on a wax-paper-lined baking sheet and covered and refrigerated for 1 to 8 hours.
5
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before sauteing.)
6
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with remaining soy sauce and ginger.
7
In a mixing bowl, combine mesclun with remaining tablespoon olive oil and the vinegar.
8
Toast buns on one side.
9
Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add oil.
10
Add burgers and saute for 1 1/2 minutes a side for rare.
11
Set burgers aside in a warm place for 2 minutes.
12
To serve, spread mayonnaise mixture on bottom bun, add burger, tomato and a portion of mesclun.
13
Top with other bun.
14
Repeat with other burgers and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 1/2 pounds fresh tuna fillet (do not use dark oily flesh), 4 cloves garlic, minced, 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 anchovies, minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tuna Burgers

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