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Freshly made tuna burger with capers and dill

Tuna Burgers

The tuna burger is a great alternative to traditional meat versions, offering a lighter yet protein-rich meal. Fresh dill and lemon juice perfectly highlight the natural flavor of the tuna, while Dijon mustard and mayonnaise provide a creamy texture and a slight tang. This burger is a great choice for seafood lovers and can be prepared as a quick weekday dinner.

Prep Time 15 min
Preparation 10 min
Total 25 min
680 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 400 g Canned Tuna (drained)
⭕ 4 Hamburger Buns (whole wheat or brioche)
⭕ 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
⭕ 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
⭕ 1 Egg
⭕ 4 tbsp Breadcrumbs
⭕ 1 Red Onion (minced)
⭕ 1 cloves Garlic (minced)
⭕ 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
⭕ 2 tbsp Dill (fresh, chopped)
⭕ 1 tbsp Olive Oil
⭕ 4 Lettuce Leaves
⭕ 1 Cucumber
⭕ 1 Tomato
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    In a bowl, combine the drained tuna with the minced red onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

    2

    Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized tuna patties and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.

    3

    In a hot skillet or on a grill, cook the tuna patties in a little olive oil for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

    4

    Halve the hamburger buns and lightly butter them. Toast them in a skillet until golden brown.

    5

    Spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on the bottom bun, then add a lettuce leaf.

    6

    Place the tuna patty on top of the lettuce, then add the tomato slices and cucumber.

    7

    Spread a little extra mayonnaise on the top bun before closing the burger.

    8

    Serve immediately with a fresh salad or sweet potato fries.