Tuna Burger Recipe - A Spicy Perspective (2024)

Let’s say goodbye to Burger Month with light and flavorful Ahi Tuna Burger Recipetopped with sweet Grilled Pineapple. Big island flavor stacked high on a bun.

Tuna Burger Recipe – Hawaiian Style!

Hawaii is my happy place. Particularly the island of Kauai.

Lt. Dan and I took what we thought would be our last big vacation, right before our first child was born. It’s funny to me now, that we thought we wouldn’t be able to travel again for years. We determined we had better go somewhere spectacular before it was too late.

Well, we were wrong about travelopportunities, but we were right about Hawaiibeingspecial.

Every time we visit, we spend a hefty portion of our time trying to figure out a way we could move there and make a living.

It’s the weather… The lush green mountains and tropical plants, thepristinebeaches, the vibrant produce at every corner market, the hidden waterfalls, the fresh seafood, the slow-paced island lifestyle, the outdoor activities, and of course, the “aloha spirit.”

Living in Hawaii is a dream that may, or may not come true.

Yet every time I think of Hawaii my heart smiles. I remember all of the little things that make it magical and I want to relive those things again and again.

Ahi Tuna Burgers

So to finish off Burger Month, I offer you a burger with Aloha Spirit, Ahi Tuna Burgers with Grilled Pineapple.

The foundation of this tuna burger recipe is the poke-inspired ahi tuna patties. I diced Ahi tuna and mixed it as if I were makingHawaiianPoke. Then I added an egg and some bread crumbs so that the poke would hold together as patties.

These Ahi Tuna Burger Recipe are delicate. The patties aren’t grilling patties, but need to be cooked on a flat surface to hold their shape. It’s important not to overcook them, since poke is a raw dish. I like to cook them so that the outside of each patty is seared, but the inside is still a little pink.

To complete these Hawaii-inspired Ahi Tuna Burgers Recipe with Grilled Pineapple, I whipped up a quick hoisin mustard and topped them with grilled pineapple and fresh avocado slices.

My Tuna Burger Recipe with Grilled Pineapple offers a mouthful of paradise in each bite!

Ingredients For Tuna Burgers

For the Ahi Tuna Patties –

• Ahi tuna steaksdiced
• Soy sauce
• Light mayonnaise (or full-fat mayo)
• Sriracha chili sauce
• Egg
• Chopped scallions,greens and whites
• Fresh ginger
• Sesame seeds
• Panko breadcrumbs
• Sesame oilfor cooking

For the Hoisin Mustard –

• Dijon mustard
• Hoisin sauce
• Honeyor sugar

For the Tuna Burgers –

• Hamburger buns
• Slicesfresh pineapple,round
• Ripe avocadosliced
• Butter lettuce leaves

How to Make Tuna Burgers

• Mix all the ingredients for the ahi tuna patties in a large bowl. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and press into patties. Preheat the griddle pan (or a skillet) to medium heat. Once it’s very hot, brush the surface with sesame oil and place the patties on the hot surface. Sear the patties for 3 minutes per side, so the interior ahi chunks are still a little pink. Flip carefully. These patties are fragile.
• Then immediately grill or sear the pineapple slices for 1-2 minutes per side.
• Whisk together the ingredients for the hoisin mustard. Then spread the mustard on the buns and stack the burgers with lettuce, ahi tuna patties, grilled pineapple, and fresh avocado slices. Serve warm!

Ahi Tuna Burgers Recipe Variations

• Not a fan of tuna? Make these burgers with fresh salmon instead!
• Swap the toppings with slaw, shredded red cabbage, sliced tomato, pickled onions, and/or wasabi mayo!
• Go Gluten Free! These burgers can be made GF. Be sure to swap the buns, breadcrumbs, and soy sauce with your favorite gluten free options.

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