FRESH TUNA BURGERS WITH RED ONION SALSA

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I have added wasabi, which is japanese horseradish, to these burgers because it gives them a wonderful kick. You wasabi in the asian sections of a supermarket, but if you can not get a hold of it a dab of english mustard will do.

Provided by Lene8655

Categories     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 red onion, finely chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 green chili, seeded and finely chopped
1 lime, juice of
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
400 g fresh tuna
1 -2 teaspoon wasabi paste
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 ciabatta, loaf sliced and toasted

Steps:

  • Begin by making the salsa: Stir all the ingredients together and set aside at room temperature for at least an hour to let the flavours infuse.
  • Place the tuna in a food processor and pulse until coarsely minced. Transfer to a bowl and mix with the wasabi paste, sesame seeds and some salt and pepper. With damp hands, shaoe the mixture into 4 even sized burgers.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celcius. SPray a baking sheet with a little oil and arrange the burgers on the tray. Spray with a lttle more oil and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and just cooked through.
  • Place the tuna burgers on the toasted ciabatta slices and top with a dalloop of salsa. Garnish with slices of fresh lime and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 42.6, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 24.5

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