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Tuna Burgers

The Ultimate Tuna Burgers

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 541 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE TUNA PATTIES

  • 2 cans tuna in olive oil 4 oz / 110 grams each
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs 35 grams
  • 2 cage-free organic eggs
  • 1 shallot (finely chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 8 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

FOR THE TZATZIKI SAUCE

  • 5 oz plain Greek yogurt 150 grams
  • 1/4 cup grated cucumber 35 grams
  • 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill 1 gram
  • 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
  • 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 8 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

  • 3 hamburger buns (lightly toasted)
  • 1 tomato (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • handful shredded lettuce

Instructions

  1. Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, gently flake the tuna to remove any excess oil, then transfer into a large bowl, along with the breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped shallot, grated garlic, chopped parsley, and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then mash down on the mixture until you get a paste-like texture

  2. Transfer the mixture over a clean flat surface, cut into 3 evenly sized pieces, then shape each one into a ball, making sure to squeeze the mixture in your hand, this is to ensure everything is well bound, then gently mash down on each ball to shape the patties, about 1 1/2 cm (5/8 inch) thick

  3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the reserved olive oil from the canned tuna

  4. After a couple of minutes add in the tuna patties, fry for 5 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden fried

  5. In the meantime make the tzatziki, add the Greek yogurt into a bowl, then add the grated cucumber over some paper towels and squeeze the water out, transfer the cucumber into the bowl with yogurt, then add in the grated garlic, dried dill, lemon juice, and olive oil, then season with sea salt and a generous portion of black pepper, and whisk together until well mixed

  6. Once the tuna patties are cooked through and golden fried, about 5 minutes per side, remove from the pan

  7. To assemble the burgers, add some of the tzatziki over the bottom bun, then add one of the tuna patties, some sliced tomato, sliced red onion, and shredded lettuce, then add another dollop of the tzatziki over the top bun and place over the burger, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Canned Spanish Tuna I used to make this Recipe (10% OFF Your Order with Coupon ONAFORK)

Nutrition Facts
The Ultimate Tuna Burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 143mg48%
Sodium 628mg27%
Potassium 555mg16%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 761IU15%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 181mg18%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.