Ahi Tuna Burgers Food

AHI TUNA BURGERS WITH SRIRACHA AIOLI

Steps:

• With a sharp knife cut the tuna meat into 1-inch pieces. Add them to the food processor, drizzle the sesame oil over the tuna and pulse 4-6 times, be sure to not over-process the meat.
• Add the tuna and the rest of the burger ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Mix all the ingredients together.
• Form 5 equally-sized tuna patties and chill them for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Pre-heat grill to 400 degrees.
• Spray grill grates with grill spray, high heat cooking spray, or brush them with oil.
• Spray a good coating of cooking spray on the tuna burgers and place them on the grill. Turn the heat down on the grill and try to keep it around 350 degrees for the rest of the cooking process. (If your grill has some spots that get really hot - avoid those areas to prevent the burgers from burning.)
• Close the grill lid and cook the burgers for 3 to 31/2 minutes.
• Spray the sides of the patties that are facing up with cooking spray, then flip them over and cook for another 3 to 31/2 minutes. *See cooking notes below
• Allow them to rest for 5 minutes then serve on burger buns with slaw and sriracha aioli
• Heat canola or high-heat cooking oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook the tuna burgers in batches until nicely browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• Watch them closely, because they will cook quickly and you don't want them to burn or dry out.
• Add the bag of slaw mix, green onions, jalapeno, carrots, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Add the rice vinegar, Asian chili garlic sauce (either Sriracha or Asian Chili Garlic Sauce), honey, Dijon mustard, garlic cloves minced, sesame oil and soy sauce (or tamari for Gluten free option) to a sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring it to a simmer, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and whisk in the olive oil until it becomes a smooth sauce.
• Pour the sauce over the slaw mixture and toss until combined.

GRILLED TUNA BURGERS WITH SPICY MAYO

Steps:

• Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and egg to a large mixing bowl. Mix well, then fold in the tuna, red bell pepper and scallions. Mix well to coat everything evenly. Sprinkle with salt and fold in the panko breadcrumbs to lightly bind everything. Carefully form the mixture into 4 even-size patties and set on a platter. Refrigerate so the patties firm up and hold their shape when cooked, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Coat the pan with a little vegetable oil and cook the tuna patties 3 minutes per side (when done, the patties will be browned on the outside and medium-rare in the center).
• Grill the hamburger buns over high heat until well charred and crispy.
• Serve the tuna burgers slathered with the Spicy Sriracha Mayo, lettuce leaves and tomato slices on the toasted, seeded hamburger buns, paired with the dry Riesling.
• Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Sriracha, sesame oil, lemon juice, honey and scallions in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine, season with salt and pepper and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

ISLAND AHI BURGERS WITH CILANTRO-CHILE-LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Sauce: Char peppers over gas flame or under broiler until blistered on all sides. Enclose in a paper bag and let stand 15 minutes. Peel peppers, remove stem and seeds, and dice. Measure 1/4 cup diced peppers into a small bowl and add mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and salt; stir well.
• Burgers: Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat egg and stir in panko, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice and zest, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add ahi and combine gently; form 4 patties.
• Heat vegetable oil on nonstick griddle over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. Toast rolls under broiler during last few minutes of cooking. Spread sauce on roll bottom and top with onion, tomato, sprouts, and additional sauce. Add roll tops and devour.

TUNA PATTIES/BURGERS JAPANESE STYLE

Steps:

• Cut tuna into chunks place tuna, mayo, mustard, vinegar and lemon juice into a food processor or blender and pulse until ingredients are just combined. Add onion, soy sauce, ginger and garlic and pulse again to combine.
• Add coriander and panko (note: save enough flakes to coat the outside of patties for frying.) Mix these ingredients until combined.
• Shape into patties it will make 8 medium patties (2 per person) or 6 Large burgers if you want to serve them this way in buns. Place patties on tray and put in fridge to chill for 15-20 Min's.
• Heat oil in pan (you may need 2) Or you can grill on BBQ. Add patties to pan and cook on each side about 4-5 Min's. The patties should have a nice golden brown outside and be medium rare inside. If you over cook tuna it becomes very dry.
• For the wasabi mayonnaise.
• Mix a little water with the wasabi powder to form a paste add mustard and mayo and mix well place in refrigerator for about 30 Min's to allow flavours to infuse.
• To serve place atop salad greens and serve the wasabi mayonnaise on the side.

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: ISLAND AHI BURGERS WITH CILANTRO-CHILE-LIME

Steps:

• Sauce:
• Char peppers over gas flame or under broiler until blistered on all sides. Enclose in a paper bag, and let stand 15 minutes.
• Peel peppers, remove stem and seeds, and dice.
• Measure 1/4 cup diced peppers into a small bowl, and add mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and salt. Stir well.
• Burgers:
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat egg and stir in panko, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice and zest, red pepper flakes, and salt.
• Add ahi and combine gently. Form 4 patties.
• Heat vegetable oil on non-stick griddle, over med-high heat.
• Add patties, and cook 3-4 minutes per side.
• Toast rolls under broiler during last few minutes of cooking.
• Spread sauce on roll bottom and top with onion, tomato, sprouts, and additional sauce.
• Add roll tops.

DELICIOUS AHI FISH BURGERS WITH CHIVES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together tuna, carrot, onion, chives, eggs, panko crumbs, and mayonnaise. Season with garlic salt and black pepper. Form into patties.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange patties in the pan (only as many as will fit easily in the pan). Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes per side, or until golden brown.