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Pan-Seared Tuna Burgers With Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise

Name: Pan-Seared Tuna Burgers With Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Patty; 2 cans Tuna fish; 1/3 cup Chinese water chestnuts; 1 tsp. Ginger; 1 stalk Scallions; 1 tbsp. Parsley; 1 tsp. Ground salt; 1/2 tsp. Ground black pepper; 2 large Eggs; Crispy Coating; 2 cup Bead crumbs; Sauce; 4 tbsp. Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp. Parsley; 1 clove Garlic; 1/2 tsp. Fresh lemon juice; For The Buns; 1 tbsp. Butter; 3 medium Sandwich buns; Assemble; 3 slices Swiss cheese; ㅤ ㅤ Red onion; ㅤ ㅤ Lettuce

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Forget the beef and give this healthy tuna burger a try! Seasoned with scallions and ginger, fried golden-brown, then topped with a yummy lemon garlic mayo, this light and easy meal whips up in no time, making the perfect lunch or dinner.

Recipe

PRE TIME: 20 min

COOKING TIME: 10 min

TOTAL TIME: 30 min

3 SERVING

Ingredients:

Patty
2 cans Tuna fish
1/3 cup Chinese water chestnuts
1 tsp. Ginger
1 stalk Scallions
1 tbsp. Parsley
1 tsp. Ground salt
1/2 tsp. Ground black pepper
2 large Eggs
Crispy Coating
2 cup Bead crumbs
Sauce
4 tbsp. Mayonnaise
1 tbsp. Parsley
1 clove Garlic
1/2 tsp. Fresh lemon juice
For The Buns
1 tbsp. Butter
3 medium Sandwich buns
Assemble
3 slices Swiss cheese
ㅤ ㅤ Red onion
ㅤ ㅤ Lettuce

Directions:

Step 1

Place tuna in a strainer, press with a fork to remove any excess liquid, and put tuna in a bowl.

Step 2

Dice the water chestnuts and ginger, add to the tuna bowl.

Step 3

Chop the scallion and small bunch of parsley, then place scallion and half of parsley in the bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 4

Place remaining half of the parsley in a separate bowl and set aside.

Step 5

Season with salt and black pepper. Finally, add eggs and blend all ingredients together with your hands.

Step 6

Next, form tuna into palm-sized balls.

Step 7

Place tuna balls in a bowl of breadcrumbs to cover thoroughly, and press into patties.

Step 8

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Place tuna patties in the pan, and fry each side for 4 minutes, until they turn a light golden-brown.

Step 9

Place patties on a plate covered with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

Step 10

Place mayonnaise in a bowl and add remaining parsley. Mince garlic and add to bowl, then squeeze ½ lemon in bowl, and stir together with a spoon.

Step 11

Brush some butter in a pan over medium heat, and place the sandwich buns face down in the pan for a few minutes, until a light golden-brown.

Step 12

Brush the mayonnaise mixture on both halves of the buns, add a slice of cheese to each, and top with lettuce and onion. Place the tuna burgers on the buns, serve and enjoy.