Wasabi Ginger Lime Ahi Tuna Burgers
The final result of this recipe is the most heavenly burger you've ever tasted. Gently-marinaded
fish, barbequed, combined with ginger wasabi mayonnaise and fresh shredded veggies on
a good bun. There is no better burger! We are pleased to present step-by-step instructions
as well as detailed photographs. Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1/3 cup drained pickled ginger from jar
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons wasabi paste
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/4 cups paper-thin slices red cabbage
1 1/4 cups paper-thin slices Napa Cabbage
1 1/4 cups shredded carrots
4 6-ounce 1-inch-thick ahi tuna steaks
4 3- to 4-inch-diameter hamburger rolls or egg buns, split in half
Room-temperature butter
Method
Blend mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lime juice, ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, wasabi paste,
and sesame oil in processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made
1 day ahead. Transfer to bowl, cover, and chill.)
Mix red cabbage, Napa cabbage, and carrots in medium bowl. Add 4 tablespoons lime juice; toss.
Season with salt and pepper. Place tuna on plate. Pour 1/4 cup soy sauce over; turn to coat. Let
tuna and cabbage stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour, tossing cabbage and turning tuna
occasionally.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Spread cut sides of rolls with butter. Grill, buttered side down,
until golden. Transfer rolls to 4 plates. Spread cut sides with wasabi mayonnaise.
Mound 1/4 cup cabbage slaw on each roll bottom. Grill tuna until cooked to desired doneness, 1 to 2
minutes per side for medium-rare. Place tuna on cabbage atop rolls. Top with another 1/4 cup cabbage
slaw, then roll tops.
Prepare the mayonnaise
Slice red cabbage
Add lime juice and toss
Marinate tuna in soy sauce
BBQ tuna
Serve the burger