Wasabi Tuna Burger with Thai Style Cucumbers
Elevate your burger game with this Wasabi Tuna Burger with Thai-Style Cucumbers, a gourmet fusion recipe perfect for seafood lovers and fans of bold flavors. This dish features sushi-grade tuna patties enhanced with panko breadcrumbs, green onion, soy sauce, and sesame oil, seared to perfection for a delectably tender bite. Paired with tangy, slightly sweet Thai-style cucumbers marinated in rice vinegar and topped with a kick of creamy wasabi mayo, these burgers strike the ideal balance between heat, freshness, and umami. Served on toasted buns with crisp lettuce and finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this easy, 35-minute recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen, making it perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight indulgence.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh sushi-grade tuna
- 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 pieces Green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Wasabi paste
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 piece English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 4 pieces Burger buns
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Thai cucumbers by combining the thinly sliced English cucumber, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Toss well to coat and set aside to marinate while preparing the burgers.
2. To make the tuna patties, finely chop the sushi-grade tuna or pulse it briefly in a food processor until roughly minced. Transfer it to a mixing bowl.
3. Add the panko breadcrumbs, chopped green onion, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the tuna. Mix gently but thoroughly to combine.
4. Divide the tuna mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1 inch thick. Place them on a tray and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
5. While the patties chill, mix the wasabi paste and mayonnaise in a small bowl to create the wasabi mayo. Taste and adjust the wasabi according to your heat preference.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tuna patties for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden on the outside but still slightly pink in the center for a perfect medium-rare finish.
7. Toast the burger buns lightly, if desired.
8. Assemble the burgers by spreading wasabi mayo on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a tuna patty, and a generous serving of the Thai-style cucumbers. Top with the other half of the bun.
9. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the Thai-style cucumbers for garnish, if desired.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy this unique, zesty burger!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.3 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 231 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 3736 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 128.4 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.7 mcg | 129% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 3134 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
