FRESH TUNA BURGERS WITH GINGER & CILANTRO

FRESH TUNA BURGERS WITH GINGER & CILANTRO image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. fresh sushi-grade tuna fillet
2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbs. finely chopped red onion or scallion
2 Tbs. mayonnaise
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp. minced fresh hot green or red chile, such as cayenne, Thai bird, or serrano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbs. canola oil
Thai-Style Dipping Sauce

Steps:

With a very sharp knife, cut the tuna into 1/4-inch dice. Alternatively, cut the tuna into 1-inch chunks and pulse in a food processor until just chopped, about 4 quick pulses. take care not to overprocess. Gently stir in the cilantro, onion, mayonnaise, ginger, chile, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Shape the tuna into 4 equal 1-inch-thick patties. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tuna burgers until nicely browned on both sides but still pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes total. Don't overcook or the burgers will be dry. Serving Suggestions Serve with Rice Noodle Salad and Lemongrass Lemonade to drink. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 320; Fat (g): 18; Fat Calories (kcal): 160; Saturated Fat (g): 2.5; Protein (g): 27; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 6; Carbohydrates (g): 10; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 3.5; Sodium (mg): 1000; Cholesterol (mg): 45; Fiber (g): 0;