Hawaiian Tuna Burgers With Maui Wowee Salsa |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 53 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Grand Prize Winner, 2000; Build a Better Burger Contest. Jamie Miller, Maple Grove Minnesota. Ingredients:
2 cups chopped maui onions |
1/2 cup minced green onion |
1/4 cup pickled ginger, chopped |
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped |
2 tablespoons sesame oil |
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
2 lbs boneless skinless yellowfin tuna fillets, finely chopped |
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs |
1 egg, beaten |
1/4 cup dijon mustard |
2 tablespoons minced garlic |
2 tablespoons honey |
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil |
2 teaspoons kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
vegetable oil |
6 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, split |
1/2 cup bottled teriyaki sauce |
Directions:
1. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover; or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
2. Make the salsa: combine all the ingredients in a bowl; stir to mix; set aside to let flavors blend.
3. Make the patties: In a bowl, combine the tuna, panko, egg, mustard, garlic, honey, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne; mix well.
4. Divide mixture into 6 portions; form the portions into patties to fit the buns.
5. When the grill is ready, brush grill rack with vegetable oil.
6. Place the patties on the rack, cover, and cook, turning once, just until opaque throughout, about 4 minutes on each side.
7. During the last few minutes of cooking, place the buns, cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly.
8. Assemble the burgers: brush the cut sides of the buns with teriyaki sauce.
9. On each bun bottom, place a patty and an equal portion of the salsa; add bun tops and serve.
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