Description

Tangy tuna burgers are a quick and flavorful seafood twist on the classic burger. Made with fresh tuna steaks mixed with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and coriander, these burgers are lightly pan-fried to keep them succulent and tender. Served in toasted buns with fresh lettuce, tomato, and creamy avocado, they make for a delicious and healthy meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

200g fresh tuna steaks
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
Small knob fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 tbsp)
1 tbsp soy sauce
Handful coriander leaves, chopped
1 tbsp sunflower oil

To Serve

Burger buns
Lettuce leaves
Sliced tomato
Sliced avocado

Instructions

Prepare Tuna: Chop the fresh tuna steaks into small chunks and continue chopping until the tuna is roughly minced, ensuring a good texture for the burgers.
Mix Ingredients: Place the minced tuna in a bowl and combine it thoroughly with the finely chopped garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and chopped coriander leaves to infuse the flavors evenly.
Shape Burgers: Form the mixture into two evenly sized burger patties. Place them on a plate and freeze for 10 minutes to firm up, which helps the patties hold together during cooking.
Cook Burgers: Heat the sunflower oil in a non-stick frying pan over moderate heat. Cook the tuna burgers for 1-2 minutes on each side, adjusting time to your preferred doneness; leaving them pink in the middle keeps them juicy.
Assemble & Serve: Toast the burger buns lightly. Place the cooked tuna burgers in the buns and add lettuce, sliced tomato, and avocado for a fresh, tangy finish.

Notes

To keep the burgers succulent, cook tuna for about 1 minute per side over moderate heat, leaving the center pink.
Freezing the shaped patties before cooking helps them hold their shape while frying.
You can substitute coriander with parsley or basil if preferred.
Ensure the tuna is fresh and sushi-grade for best flavor and safety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Fusion

Keywords: tuna burgers, seafood burgers, easy tuna recipe, homemade burgers, pan-fried tuna, healthy burgers