Gwyn's Tuna Burgers

Memorial Day would not be the same if there was not a BBQ involved...we thought we would change it up this time and cook up some tuna burgers!  I just recently saw Natalie make these here and they looked so delicious!  Here's our version of the burgers...

Buying high quality tuna is a MUST...it needs to be bright red, not pink (or gray...ew!).  The color ensures that it is fresh, and though it is more expensive, it is defintiely worth it.  

The fresh ginger and wasabi made the flavors really come together...also, there was a TASTY mayo that was excellent.  I normally don't eat mayo, but this was killer!

Tuna & Ginger Burgers (From: My Father's Daughter)

• 1 tsp wasabi powder
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp water
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black powder
• 1/2 tsp coarse salt
• 1 Tblsp peeled and finely minced fresh ginger
• 1 Tblsp peeled and finely minced garlic
• 1 1/2 Tblsp peanut oil, plus more for cooking
• 1 pound highest-quality tuna, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 Tblsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 sprouted grain or whole wheat hamburger buns
• 1/2 cup Soy & Sesame Mayo (recipe follows)
• Handful fresh arugula

Combine the wasabi, mustard, and water in a small bowl.  Scrape it into a food processor along with the pepper, salt, ginger, garlic and peanut oil.  Pulse it all together to make a flavorful paste.  Add the tuna and pulse just to combine--be careful not to overprocess the tuna as you want your burgers to have texture.  Form the mixture into 4 burgers and set in the refrigerator for at least one hour (up to overnight) to let the flavors really settle in.

Meanwhile, heat the the olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet.  Add the shallots and sauté for about 10 minutes, until the get soft and sweet and a little brown.  Reserve.

Preheat your grill or grill pan over high heat.

Rub the tuna burgers with a little peanut oil and grill for 2 or 3 minutes a side, to desired doneness.  Grill the buns alongside the burgers.  Spread the buns with the mayo, pile on the sautéed shallots and a bit of the arugula, and tuck in the burgers.

Soy & Sesame Mayo

• 1/2 cup Veganaise
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Whisk everything together.

Did you make anything fun for the long weekend?  Hope you enjoy these!  Bon Appetit!

xo natasha

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