TUNA LOUIE BURGERS

Tuna Louie Burgers image

My father and brother are avid fishermen who keep me supplied with fresh fish from the Pacific. I came up with this recipe that blends Louie sauce with grilled tuna, to make a very yummy sandwich -Cleo Gonske, Redding, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
LOUIE SAUCE:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon grated horseradish
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
BURGERS:
4 lemon wedges
4 hard rolls, split
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large tomato, sliced
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

Brush tuna steaks with salad dressing; sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; set aside., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. Squeeze lemon over tuna., Spread rolls with butter. Grill, covered, over high heat for 2-3 minutes or until toasted. Serve tuna on rolls with Louie sauce, tomato and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1022mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 46g protein.