TUNA BURGERS

by **ANJANI TETLI** Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:17 pm

Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:

1 lb. tuna, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 scallions, green parts only, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp. fresh ginger, finely peeled and chopped
1/4 c. cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. salt
dash of hot sauce

1/2 c. flour for dredging
1 tbsp. salt
cooking oil
4 hamburger buns

Directions:

Combine
first set of ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse
until finely chopped - about 6 pulses. Do not overprocess.
Shape
the mixture into 4 burgers. Set these on a plate so they are not
touching, cover well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Measure
the flour and remaining 1 tbsp. salt into a large shallow bowl or pie
plate and whisk together. Dredge the tuna burgers in the flour mixture
so they are lightly dusted on both sides.
Place a skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat, add the oil, and let it get hot - about 2 minutes.
Arrange
the burgers in the pan so they aren't touching. Cook uncovered for 2
minutes. Turn and cook about 2 minutes more. The burgers should be rare
to medium-rare.
Serve on a hamburger bun.

Serves: 4
Serving size: 1 burger patty
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
223 calories
27 g protein
9 g fat
661 mg sodium
31 mg calcium
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
Top with Mango Ketchup for extra flavor.