Tuna Burgers With Tapenade Aioli Recipe

Name: Tuna Burgers With Tapenade Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Tuna Burgers:; 1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 ciabatta rolls or French bread; Watercress; For the tapenade aioli:; 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1 lemon, zested; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise; Salt; Pepper

Servings: persons

For the Tuna Burgers:
1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 ciabatta rolls or French bread
Watercress
For the tapenade aioli:
1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, zested
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
Salt
Pepper

1
Combine the tuna, Dijon, chipotle, oil, honey and green onion in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Shape the chopped tuna firmly into 8 round uniform patties about 1 1/2 inches thick. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. (The burgers must be very cold to hold their shape when cooking.)
2
Grill burgers for 3 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
3
For the tapenade aioli:
4
Combine olives, capers, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. Add the mayonnaise and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
5
Serve burgers with ciabatta rolls and aioli. Garnish with watercress

815

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Fat

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Tuna Burgers:, 1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree, and more.

Yes, Tuna Burgers With Tapenade Aioli 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.

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Tuna Burgers With Tapenade Aioli

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