Spicy Tuna Burgers

20 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 40MINS

Spicy Tuna Burgers

Using lightly moistened hands, form the tuna into six 4-inch burgers. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the burgers over high heat, turning once, until lightly charred on the outside and rare in the center, about 3 minutes total. Spread both halves of the buns with the Sriracha mayonnaise.
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Using lightly moistened hands, form the tuna into six 4-inch burgers. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the burgers over high heat, turning once, until lightly charred on the outside and rare in the center, about 3 minutes total. Spread both halves of the buns with the Sriracha mayonnaise.
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Hapa Nom Nom
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40MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Tuna Burger
Sushi-Grade Tuna Fillet
1 lb
Sushi-Grade Tuna Fillets
Scallion
1 bunch
Scallions, finely chopped
1 scallion per 4 servings
Fresh Cilantro
2 Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro, minced
Fresh Ginger
1 tsp
Fresh Ginger, minced
Red Bird's Eye Chili Pepper
1
Red Bird's Eye Chili Pepper, minced
Avocado
1/2
Avocado, mashed
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Sesame Hamburger Bun
4
Sesame Hamburger Buns
Wasabi Mayo
Wasabi Paste
1 1/2 Tbsp
Wasabi Paste
Mayonnaise
1/2 cup
Mayonnaise
Lime
1
Lime, juiced
Fresh Ginger
1 tsp
Fresh Ginger, minced
Dressing
Lime
2
Limes, juiced
about 4 Tbsp
Fish Sauce
1 Tbsp
Fish Sauce
Orange
1/4
Orange, juiced
1 Tbsp of juice needed
Rice Vinegar
2 tsp
Rice Vinegar
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic, minced
Romaine Lettuce
1 1/4 cups
Romaine Lettuce, shredded

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
524
Fat
43.5 g
Protein
27.0 g
Carbs
3.0 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Cut the Sushi-Grade Tuna Fillet (1 lb) into a 1/4-inch dice and add to a large bowl.
step 1 Cut the Sushi-Grade Tuna Fillet (1 lb) into a 1/4-inch dice and add to a large bowl.
step 2
Add the Scallion (1 bunch), Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp), Fresh Ginger (1 tsp), Red Bird's Eye Chili Pepper (1), Avocado (1/2), Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to the tuna. Gently work with your hands to incorporate all of the ingredients.
step 2 Add the Scallion (1 bunch), Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp), Fresh Ginger (1 tsp), Red Bird's Eye Chili Pepper (1), Avocado (1/2), Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to the tuna. Gently work with your hands to incorporate all of the ingredients.
step 3
Divide the contents of the bowl into 4 equal portions and shape into 1-inch thick patties. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes and up to 2 hours.
step 3 Divide the contents of the bowl into 4 equal portions and shape into 1-inch thick patties. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes and up to 2 hours.
step 4
Make the wasabi mayo. In a small bowl, add the Wasabi Paste (1 1/2 Tbsp), Mayonnaise (1/2 cup), Lime (1), and Fresh Ginger (1 tsp). Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
step 4 Make the wasabi mayo. In a small bowl, add the Wasabi Paste (1 1/2 Tbsp), Mayonnaise (1/2 cup), Lime (1), and Fresh Ginger (1 tsp). Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
step 5
Just before you’re ready to cook the tuna burgers, make the dressing. In a medium-sized bowl, combine Limes (2), Fish Sauce (1 Tbsp), Orange (1/4), Rice Vinegar (2 tsp), and Garlic (1 clove). Stir well.
step 5 Just before you’re ready to cook the tuna burgers, make the dressing. In a medium-sized bowl, combine Limes (2), Fish Sauce (1 Tbsp), Orange (1/4), Rice Vinegar (2 tsp), and Garlic (1 clove). Stir well.
step 6
Toss in the Romaine Lettuce (1 1/4 cups) to coat. Set aside until ready to use.
step 6 Toss in the Romaine Lettuce (1 1/4 cups) to coat. Set aside until ready to use.
step 7
Heat the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tuna burgers, 2-3 minutes per side – don’t overcook the burgers or they will be dry. Transfer to a clean plate to rest.
step 7 Heat the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tuna burgers, 2-3 minutes per side – don’t overcook the burgers or they will be dry. Transfer to a clean plate to rest.
step 8
With the remaining oil in the pan, toast the Sesame Hamburger Buns (4) for 1 minute. Add more oil if needed.
step 8 With the remaining oil in the pan, toast the Sesame Hamburger Buns (4) for 1 minute. Add more oil if needed.
step 9
To assemble, place the burgers on the bun bottoms. Top each with wasabi mayo and dressed lettuce. Cover each burger with the bun tops and serve immediately.
step 9 To assemble, place the burgers on the bun bottoms. Top each with wasabi mayo and dressed lettuce. Cover each burger with the bun tops and serve immediately.

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Dairy-Free
American
4th of July
Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Game Day
Japanese
Labor Day
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