Tuna Burgers with Sesame Slaw Recipe

Name: Tuna Burgers with Sesame Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh yellowfin or bluefin tuna fillet, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 medium head green cabbage (1 1/2 pounds)halved, cored and shredded; 2 medium carrots, grated; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 4 non-fat hamburger buns or kaiser rolls; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey mustard; 1/2 tablespoon wasabi powder; One 8-inch-square sheet of nori, cut into thin strips (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh yellowfin or bluefin tuna fillet, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 medium head green cabbage (1 1/2 pounds)halved, cored and shredded
2 medium carrots, grated
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
4 non-fat hamburger buns or kaiser rolls
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1/2 tablespoon wasabi powder
One 8-inch-square sheet of nori, cut into thin strips (optional)

1
In a large bowl, lightly mix the chopped tuna with the chives and olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a large pinch of pepper.
2
Shape the mixture into 4 burgers, then cover and refrigerate.
3
In a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat, shaking the pan, until golden, about 3 minutes.
4
Transfer the seeds to a place to cool.
5
In a large bowl, toss the shredded cabbage with the carrots, sesame seeds, vinegar and sesame oil.
6
Season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
7
Light a grill.
8
When the fire is very hot, grill the burgers, turning once, until nicely charred and still very rare, about 1 minute per side.
9
Grill the buns, cut side down, until toasted.
10
In a large skillet, combine the soy sauce, mustard and wasabi and bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
11
Add the duna burgers and cook, turning once, until glazed with sauce but still rare, about 1 minute.
12
Set the burgers on the buns.
13
Fold the nori into the slaw and serve alongside.

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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 pound fresh yellowfin or bluefin tuna fillet, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Tuna Burgers with Sesame Slaw 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 with Sesame Slaw

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