The Tuna Burger

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Awesome flavors in every way. Pickled relish with wasabi mayo perfectly complimentary. When you bite into it the texture is equal or better than milk-fed fillet mignon.

90 minutes Prep: 70 minutes Cook: 12 minutes

419 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	tuna	yellowfin, fillets, chopped fine by hand, removing any sinew
3	tablespoons	scallions, spring or green onions	finely chopped
2	tablespoons	ginger root	freshly grated
2	teaspoons	dijon mustard
1	tablespoon	soy sauce
1	x	cayenne pepper	to taste
1	x	salt and black pepper	freshly ground
1	x	vegetable oil

Spicy wasabi mayonnaise
1/2	cup	mayonnaise
1	tablespoon	wasabi powder	mixed with water to make a paste
1	tablespoon	lime juice

Pickled cucumber ginger relish
1	each	cucumber	peeled, seedless, cut in half and very, thinly sliced
1	small	red onion	very thinly sliced
2	tablespoons	ginger	pickled
1/4	cup	rice vinegar	seasoned
4	each	soft rolls

Directions

In a bowl combine the tuna, scallions, gingerroot, mustard, soy sauce, cayenne, salt and pepper.

Form the mixture into six 1-inch patties and chill for 30 minutes.

In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, wasabi, and lime juice.

Cover and chill.

In a medium bowl combine the cucumber, red onion, pickled ginger, and rice vinegar.

Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper.

Heat a dry large heavy skillet over moderately high heat.

Brush each tuna pattie with the vegetable oil.

Cook the tuna patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until they are just cooked through.

Transfer the tuna patties to the buns and top with the wasabi mayonnaise and the pickled cucumber ginger relish.

Reviews

Awesome flavors in every way. Pickled relish with wasabi mayo perfectly complimentary. When you bite into it the texture is equal or better than milk-fed fillet mignon.
11 months ago by sean

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 420g

Amount per Serving

Calories 419 26% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g	18%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Sodium 1226mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 16.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	6%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 60.0g	119%