Best 8 Tuna Burger With Tofu Ginger Sesame Sauce Recipes

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Tuna burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and they are lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. This recipe for tuna burgers with tofu ginger sesame sauce is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at your table. The tofu ginger sesame sauce is a creamy and slightly spicy sauce that perfectly complements the tuna burgers. It is made with tofu, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. The burgers and the sauce are easy to make, and they can be cooked in under 30 minutes. Serve the burgers on buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA BURGERS WITH GINGER AND SOY



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 24m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steak
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 inches fresh ginger root, minced or grated
3 tablespoons tamari dark soy sauce
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sesame oil -- eyeball the amount
2 teaspoons grill seasoning blend (recommened: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick) or 1 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt -- eyeball it
1 tablespoon light-in-color oil, such as canola, safflower or peanut oil
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt
4 sesame kaiser rolls, split
1 jar, 8 ounces, mango chutney
4 leaves red leaf lettuce
1 jar, 8 ounces, wasabi mustard (recommended: Stonewall Kitchen brand) -- Asian sweet-hot mustard, available on the condiment aisle as well as in Asian foods section of larger markets, may be substituted
Exotic root vegetable chips (recommended: Terra brand), to pass at table, optional
pickled ginger, optional plate garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat a nonstick griddle or a grill pan to high heat.
  • Cube tuna into bite size pieces and place in a food processor. Pulse the processor to coarse-grind the tuna; it should take on the consistency of ground beef or turkey. Transfer tuna to a bowl. Combine ground tuna with garlic, ginger, dark soy sauce, scallions, red bell pepper, sesame oil, seasoning blend and black pepper. Form 4 large patties, 1 1/2 inches thick. Drizzle patties on both sides with light-in-color oil, such as canola, safflower or peanut oil.
  • Cook tuna burgers 3 minutes on each side for rare, up to 6 minutes each side for well done. Preheat broiler.
  • In a medium nonstick skillet over high heat, saute fresh shiitakes for 2 or 3 minutes in 1 tablespoon light oil -- 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper.
  • Open up the rolls and lightly toast them under the broiler. Spread mango chutney on the bottom of each bun. Top with tuna burger, shiitakes, red leaf lettuce. Spread wasabi mustard or sweet hot mustard on bun tops and set them in place. Serve with exotic chips and pickled ginger, if desired.

THAI TUNA BURGERS



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Tasty Thai tuna burgers with a hint of sesame, ginger, and soy. Made from minced fresh tuna steaks, these are a delicious alternative to the all-beef patty. Serve with lettuce, tomato, and your own personal favorite burger toppings.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds fresh tuna steaks, minced
½ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped green onion
¼ cup grated carrot
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon lite soy sauce
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
6 hamburger buns
6 lettuce leaves - rinsed and dried
2 medium tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, thoroughly mix minced tuna, bread crumbs, green onion, carrot, ginger, cilantro, sesame oil, ketchup, soy sauce, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven broiler.
  • Form tuna mixture into 6 patties, and place in a broiler pan on top oven rack. Cook, uncovered, 4 minutes per side, or until easily flaked with a fork. Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 596.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

TASTY TUNA BURGERS



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These tuna burgers are so delicious. My husband is a very fussy eater, and he loves these. Enjoy!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Fish Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 egg
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
⅓ cup minced onion
¼ cup minced celery
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
4 hamburger buns
1 tomato, sliced
4 leaves of lettuce

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, egg, bread crumbs, onion, celery, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, hot chili sauce, chili sauce, dill, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well. Shape into 4 patties (mixture will be very soft and delicate). Refrigerate for 30 minutes to make the patties easier to handle, if desired.
  • Coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray; fry tuna patties for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. These are fragile, so be careful when turning them.
  • Serve on buns with tomato slices and lettuce leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 779 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

GRILLED TUNA WITH GINGER-SESAME SAUCE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make the sauce. Stir-fry the scallions, ginger and garlic in the sesame oil for one to two minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and pour the sauce into a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the grill. Sprinkle the tuna fish with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and liberal grindings of pepper. Grill the fish for two to three minutes on each side for rare, longer if you wish it more well-done. Serve with the sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 780 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED TUNA BURGER WITH GINGER MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     lunch, burgers, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 4- to 5-ounce tuna steaks, each about 3/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper or Sichuan peppercorns
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil, optional
Neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
4 hamburger buns
4 tablespoons pickled ginger, optional

Steps:

  • Start a gas or charcoal fire; heat should be moderately high and rack should be clean and about 4 inches from heat source. Brush each steak lightly with soy sauce and sprinkle with pepper. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, fresh ginger, one teaspoon soy sauce and sesame oil if you are using it.
  • Oil grill grates lightly; grill tuna about 2 minutes per side for rare, proportionately longer if you want it better done. Toast buns if you like.
  • Serve fish on buns, spread with some ginger mayonnaise and topped with a bit of pickled ginger, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 487, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 946 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THAI TUNA BURGERS WITH GINGER-LEMON MAYONNAISE



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These offbeat tuna burgers were loosely inspired by a Thai fried white fish patty called tod man pla and discovered by Food & Wine. The Thai cucumber salad stands in for pickles. Use sushi-quality tuna so you can serve the burgers medium rare. The Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise makes one cup and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. MAKE AHEAD: According to the author, the recipe can be prepared through Step 3 and refrigerated for up to 3 hours. Beer Recommendation: An aromatic golden lager will complement the rich tuna here. Look for one with hoppy or lemony flavors, such as Asahi Super Premium from Japan or Singha Lager from Thailand. Wine: soft, off-dry riesling.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 51m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 Thai chiles or 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon basil, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs tuna (sushi-quality)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 hamburger buns
2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons scallion tops, finely chopped
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds or 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
1 finely grated lemon, zest of
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers, onion, vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt. Season with pepper and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • In a mortar or medium bowl, using the back of a spoon, mash the ginger with the garlic, chile and remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar to a paste. Stir in the fish sauce, cilantro and basil. On a clean cutting board, thinly slice the tuna. Stack the slices and cut into thin matchsticks. Cut the matchsticks into rough cubes, then chop until the pieces are roughly 1/8 inch. Add the tuna to the ginger paste and stir until evenly combined.
  • Using lightly moistened hands, shape the tuna mixture into 4 patties about 1 inch thick. Set them on a large plate lined with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the tuna burgers for 20 minutes.
  • Light a grill. In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil with the sesame oil. Lightly brush the burgers and the cut sides of the buns with oil. When the fire is medium hot, brush the grate with oil. Grill the burgers for 6 minutes, turning once, for medium rare. Move the burgers away from the heat and grill the cut sides of the buns until toasted, 1 minute.
  • Combine all the Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Drain the cucumber salad. Spread the Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise on the cut sides of the buns and set the tuna burgers on the bottoms. Top with the cucumber salad and peanuts. Cover the burgers with the buns and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 880.8, Fat 52, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 79.9, Sodium 2122.4, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 14.6, Protein 53.7

SEARED TUNA BURGERS WITH GINGER-GARLIC MAYONNAISE



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Categories     Sandwich     Fish     Garlic     Ginger     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Seafood     Tuna     Arugula     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2, can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 3/4-inch-thick tuna steaks (each about 5 to 6 ounces)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons regular or low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 oversize sesame-seed sandwich rolls, toasted
1 bunch arugula, stems trimmed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna to skillet and cook until brown outside and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer tuna to plate.
  • Add ginger and garlic to same skillet; stir 30 seconds. Scrape into small bowl. Mix in mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread bottoms of rolls with mayonnaise mixture. Top with tuna, arugula and tops of rolls.

TUNA BURGERS WITH GINGER AND SOY



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Make and share this Tuna Burgers With Ginger and Soy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Valerie in Florida

Categories     Tuna

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs fresh tuna steaks
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 inches fresh minced gingerroot
3 tablespoons tamari dark soy sauce
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1 tablespoon light-in-color oil (such as canola, safflower or peanut oil)
1/2 lb shiitake mushroom, coarsely chopped
coarse salt
4 sesame kaiser rolls, split
8 ounces mango chutney
4 leaves red leaf lettuce
8 ounces wasabi mustard (recommended ( Stonewall Kitchen brand, Asian sweet-hot mustard, available on the condiment aisle as)
exotic root vegetable chips, to pass at table (recommended ( Terra brand) (optional)
pickled ginger, plate garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat a nonstick griddle or a grill pan to high heat.
  • Cube tuna into bite size pieces and place in a food processor. Pulse the processor to coarse-grind the tuna; it should take on the consistency of ground beef or turkey. Transfer tuna to a bowl. Combine ground tuna with garlic, ginger, dark soy sauce, scallions, red bell pepper, sesame oil, seasoning blend and black pepper. Form 4 large patties, 1 1/2 inches thick. Drizzle patties on both sides with light-in-color oil, such as canola, safflower or peanut oil.
  • Cook tuna burgers 3 minutes on each side for rare, up to 6 minutes each side for well done. Preheat broiler.
  • In a medium nonstick skillet over high heat, saute fresh shiitakes for 2 or 3 minutes in 1 tablespoon light oil -- 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper.
  • Open up the rolls and lightly toast them under the broiler. Spread mango chutney on the bottom of each bun. Top with tuna burger, shiitakes, red leaf lettuce. Spread wasabi mustard or sweet hot mustard on bun tops and set them in place. Serve with exotic chips and pickled ginger, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.5, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 1141.7, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 48.6

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, sushi-grade tuna. If you can't find sushi-grade tuna, you can use frozen tuna that has been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
  • To make sure the tuna burgers are cooked through, cook them over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the tofu with a fork or potato masher. Just be sure to mash it until it is very smooth.
  • The ginger-sesame sauce is a great way to add flavor to the tuna burgers. Be sure to taste it and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • These tuna burgers can be served on their own, or with a side of rice, salad, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

These tuna burgers with tofu and ginger-sesame sauce are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give these tuna burgers a try!

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