Tuna Burgers with Lemon-Dill Mayonnaise
Source of Recipe
From "Back Around the Table" by David Venable
Recipe Introduction
"There are a couple of tips to keep in mind when making tuna burgers. Buy top-quality, sushi-grade tuna. Don't overcook them; these burgers should be served just shy of medium-rare. They're delicate, so turn them carefully. Finally, do you know what's really good on a tuna burger? A couple of slices of cooked smoked bacon."
List of Ingredients
Mayonnaise:
◦ 1 cup mayonnaise
◦ Zest of 1 lemon
◦ 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
◦ 1 � tablespoons chopped fresh dill
◦ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
◦ ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Burgers:
◦ 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
◦ � cup chopped shallots
◦ � cup dry white wine
◦ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
◦ 3 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
◦ 1 pound ahi tuna steaks, chilled and chopped into �-inch pieces
◦ � cup panko bread crumbs
◦ 1 large egg, beaten
◦ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
◦ � teaspoon kosher salt
◦ � teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
◦ Vegetable oil spray
◦ 4 to 6 kaiser rolls or seeded hamburger buns, toasted on the grill
◦ Lettuce, sliced avocado, and sliced tomatoes
Recipe
To make the mayonnaise, whisk together the prepared mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Season with the salt and pepper.
To make the burgers, heat the grill to medium-high. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft and lightly brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the white wine and lemon juice and, using a wooden spoon, scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until 3 tablespoons of wine remain. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the capers. Let the mixture cool.
Combine the tuna, bread crumbs, egg, dill, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir in the shallot-caper mixture. Shape the mixture into 4 burgers. Refrigerate the burgers for 15 to 20 minutes before grilling. This will help to keep them from falling apart when grilling.
Preheat the grill to medium-high.
Lightly spray the burgers with vegetable oil spray. Place the burgers on the grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve the burgers on the rolls, accompanied by the mayonnaise, lettuce, avocado, and tomatoes.
Makes 4 servings
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