Best 7 Tuna Burgers With Tapenade Recipes

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Discover the tantalizing flavors of our delectable tuna burgers, a delightful culinary creation that combines the rich taste of tuna with a symphony of herbs and spices. These patties are not just any ordinary burgers; they're elevated to a new level of deliciousness with a crispy outer layer and a moist, flavorful interior. Accompanying these tuna burgers is a vibrant tapenade, a Provencal specialty that bursts with the freshness of olives, capers, and herbs. Our article provides a comprehensive guide to preparing these tuna burgers and tapenade, ensuring a spectacular dining experience. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind these delectable dishes, offering variations for the tapenade and even a tantalizing lemon-herb aioli to elevate your tuna burgers to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TUNA BURGERS WITH TAPENADE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 (6-inch long) pieces of baguette bread, halved horizontally
1/3 cup pitted green olives
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 anchovy, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (12 to 14-ounce) tuna steak
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup purchased roasted bell peppers, drained and sliced into 1/2-inch wide strips
4 thin slices red onion
4 romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill the baguette pieces, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Combine the olives, capers, 1 tablespoon of oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest, and anchovy in a food processor. Pulse just until the olives are finely chopped. Season the tapenade with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the tuna with the remaining oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the tuna until golden and seared on the outside, and just opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Stir the mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl to blend. (The tapenade and Dijon-mayonnaise can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Bring the tapenade to room temperature before using.)
  • Spread the Dijon-mayonnaise over the bottom and top halves of the baguette pieces. Top with red peppers and red onion. Cut the tuna steaks across the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the tuna slices atop the onions. Spoon the tapenade over the tuna. Top with the lettuce then the baguette tops, and serve.

TUNA BURGERS WITH TAPENADE AIOLI



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 ciabatta rolls or French bread
Watercress
1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, zested
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the tuna, Dijon, chipotle, oil, honey and green onion in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Shape the chopped tuna firmly into 8 round uniform patties about 1 1/2 inches thick. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. (The burgers must be very cold to hold their shape when cooking.)
  • Grill burgers for 3 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
  • For the tapenade aioli:
  • Combine olives, capers, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. Add the mayonnaise and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve burgers with ciabatta rolls and aioli. Garnish with watercress.

TUNA TAPENADE



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup canned pitted black olives
1/2 cup jarred pitted green olives
4 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (5 to 6-ounce) can tuna, in oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crostini, recipe follows
1 baguette
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blend all the ingredients, except the tuna, in a food processor until smooth but still chunky. Transfer to a medium serving bowl. Drain the tuna but do not rinse. Flake the tuna with a fork. Add to the olive mixture, blending gently with a fork. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with Crostini.
  • Crostini:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice the baguette, on the bias, into thin slices. In a small bowl, mix the oils and salt and pepper, to taste. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat 1 side of bread slices with the oil. Arrange on a sheet tray and bake until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Yield: about 24 slices

TUNA BURGER



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup minced onion
2 cloves chopped garlic
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound fresh tuna, diced
2 eggs
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco, optional
Cooking spray
4 hamburger buns
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/4 pound Brie, sliced
Sliced kosher pickles
Wasabi, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender (without burning the garlic) and set aside to cool.
  • Combine tuna, eggs, bread crumbs, onion mixture, and hot sauce, in a medium bowl and mix well. Shape into 4 patties (mixture will be very soft and delicate). Refrigerate for 30 minutes to make the patties easier to handle. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and 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, Brie and kosher pickles. You may decide to serve wasabi on the side.

TUNA BURGERS



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My family members were so accustomed to typical beef burgers that they were hesitant to try these when I first made them. Any skepticism disappeared after just one bite. -Kim Stoller, Smithville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 pouch (6.4 ounces) light tuna in water
2 tablespoons butter
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Optional: Lettuce leaves and sliced tomato

Steps:

  • Mix the first 6 ingredients; fold in tuna. Shape into 4 patties. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Cook patties until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes on each side. Serve on buns. If desired, top with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

TUNA TAPENADE



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This is a wonderful version of tapenade, the Provençal olive paste. Serve it with croutons or raw vegetables, or use it as a filling for deviled eggs. Mash the hard-cooked yolks with the tapenade and spoon or pipe into the hard-cooked whites.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 10m

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound imported black olives, pitted
2 garlic cloves, halved, green shoots removed
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed thoroughly with cold waterrinsed
2-4 anchovy fillets (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 can olive-oil packed light (not albacore) tuna
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make sure that there are no pits mixed in with your olives.
  • Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic. When finely chopped and adhering to the sides of the machine, stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the remaining ingredients except the tuna and puree to a smooth paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the tuna. Process until you have a smooth paste. Add freshly ground pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 762 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TUNA BURGERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: tuna, olive oil, panko bread crumbs, dried parsley, fresh chives, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, large egg, whole wheat burger bun

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

15 oz tuna, canned, drained
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for cooking
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg, beaten
whole wheat burger bun, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the tuna, olive oil, panko, parsley, chives, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and egg in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form patties with your hands.
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place the patties in the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  • Serve on whole wheat buns with your preferred toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality tuna. Opt for tuna steaks or fillets that are fresh or frozen and have a firm texture. Avoid any tuna that is discolored or has an off smell.
  • Make sure your mayonnaise is fresh. Old mayonnaise can make your tuna burgers taste bland or even rancid. Use a mayonnaise that is within its expiration date and has been stored properly.
  • Don't overcook the tuna burgers. Overcooked tuna burgers will be dry and tough. Cook them just until the center is opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Serve your tuna burgers on your favorite bun. Whole wheat buns, potato buns, or even lettuce wraps are all great options.
  • Top your tuna burgers with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and cheese. You can also add a dollop of tartar sauce or ketchup if desired.

Conclusion:

Tuna burgers are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With the right ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can make tuna burgers that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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