Ahi Tuna Burger
Makes 2-3 Burgers
Ingredients
For Burger
- 12-16 oz Ahi tuna
- 1 jalapeƱo, chopped
- 1 head garlic
- olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp wasabi paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- kosher salt
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tbsp hot sesame oil
For Bun & Toppings
- hamburger buns
- crispy prosciutto
- arugula
- tomato slices
How-to
Roast Garlic
- Preheat oven to 350º
- Slice a head of garlic in half, across the length
- Brush with olive oil, wrap in foil and roast 45 minutes
- Squeeze roasted garlic from the head and mash the cloves into a paste
Make Tuna Patties, Cook & Assemble
- Chop tuna into fine pieces, or slice into 2" cubes and pulse in food processor 8-10 times
- Transfer to a bowl and add soy sauce, roasted garlic paste, wasabi paste, jalapeño, rice wine vinegar and the egg. Mix to combine
- Meanwhile, preheat a large saute pan over medium heat
- Shape tuna mixture into 2-3 burgers
- Add canola oil and hot sesame oil to the pan. Add the burgers and cook 60-90 seconds per side for medium-rare
- Assemble burger on a a hamburger bun and top with arugula, crisped prosciutto and tomato