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Tuna Burgers

July 21, 2016 by Debi 13 Comments

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Island Trollers Tuna Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise are a fun way to celebrate summer, with delicious tuna patties and a lightly spicy mayo, you’ll want to serve these again and again.

Island Trollers Tuna Burgers with Chipotle Mayo are a great way to celebrate summer!

Disclaimer: I was provided with cans of awesome Island Trollers Tuna for my participation, however, all opinions are my own.

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Island Trollers Tuna Burgers with Chipotle Mayo are perfect for summertime eating fun! Yummy, easy to make up, healthy, and fun!

Summertime, and the living’s easy! Especially if you have yourself a tasty and healthy Tuna Burger. And, especially if that Tuna Burger is made with the tastiest tuna around, Island Trollers Tuna.

Island Trollers Tuna Burgers with Chipotle Mayo are perfect for summertime eating fun! Yummy, easy to make up, healthy, and fun!

These Tuna Burgers such a great way to celebrate all that is summer. Light yet still full of flavor. Super tasty. And, the drizzle of Chipotle Mayo just gives them that extra kick that you might be looking for on a nice hot summer day.

You’ve seen me talk about Island Trollers since I first started working with them back in 2011. Their tuna is the best I’ve had. Fresh tasting, yummy, healthy, and sustainable!

This Tuna Burger is based on my Tuna Cakes recipe. It’s one I’ve made many times and it continues to be a favorite. I’ve also made these tuna cakes into Tuna Cake Sandwiches on Toasted Parmesan Sourdough Bread.

Island Trollers Tuna Burgers with Chipotle Mayo are perfect for summertime eating fun! Yummy, easy to make up, healthy, and fun!

Chipotle mayo

I like the kick of the chipotle mayo on these (though, they are delicious even without it!). Find the instructions for the easy to make Chipotle paste here.

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Island Trollers Tuna Burgers with Chipotle Mayo are perfect for summertime eating fun! Yummy, easy to make up, healthy, and fun!

Island Trollers Tuna Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipe

Island Trollers Tuna Burgers with Chipotle Mayo are perfect for summertime eating fun! Yummy, easy to make up, healthy, and fun!

Tuna Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise

Debi
These Tuna Burgers such a great way to celebrate all that is summer. Light yet still full of flavor. Super tasty. And, the drizzle of Chipotle Mayo just gives them that extra kick that you might be looking for on a nice hot summer day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
resting time 1 hour hr
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 333 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • 7.5 ounce can Island Trollers Tuna , undrained
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying

Chipotle Mayo

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle paste

Instructions
 

  • Combine the egg, sour cream, Worcestershire, Old Bay, salt, onion, and chives in a large bowl and mix well. Add the tuna, breaking apart any large chunks, and panko; gently fold mixture together until just combined.
  • Using your hands, shape into 2 patties and place on a Silpat or foil lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet or a large griddle set over medium heat. Once oil is hot and shimmers (just below the smoking point), carefully place the patties one at a time in the pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook patties until they are golden brown on the first side, about 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip cakes and fry on other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove the patties from the oil once they are golden brown on each side. Fry up any additional patties, adding oil between each cake as necessary.

Chipotle Mayo

  • Mix all ingredients together until well combined, adding more chipotle paste if desired. Top Tuna Burgers with Chipotle Mayo.
  • Serve tuna patties with lettuce, Chipotle Mayo, and any other condiments of your choice on hamburger buns.

Notes

Makes 2 patties
Find the instructions on how to make your own Chipotle Paste here: https://lifecurrentsblog.com/chipotle-paste/

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 605mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 345IUVitamin C: 1.6mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.3mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword burgers, tuna
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Filed Under: Lunch, Main Dish, Seafood Tagged With: burger, Cooking, Food, healthy, island trollers, recipe, seafood, tuna

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  1. Tara

    August 22, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    Wow! I’ve never had tuna burgers before. These look amazing. I love that chipotle mayonnaise.

  2. CC

    August 22, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    Oh this looks wonderfully yummy! I don’t like hamburgers so this is a great alternative for me!

  3. Anne Murphy

    August 22, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Those burgers look good!

    And now I have to try chipotle mayo the next time we have tuna – what a great idea!

  4. veggiesdontbite

    August 22, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    I love chipotle!! That sauce looks amazing. Burgers are the best!

  5. laughingspatula

    September 7, 2016 at 8:45 am

    I love a new way to used canned tuna! How clever and healthy! (if I don’t sop it in that yummy looking chipotle mayo!).

  6. Meeta

    September 7, 2016 at 9:02 am

    I love fish and fish burgers are a great alternative to meat – so this tuna burger is just the right thing. WHat I am really loving is that chipotle mayo!

  7. Platter Talk

    September 7, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Chipotle mayo atop these tuna burgers sounds amazing. Can’t wait for the first bite with the crunchy lettuce finish. Oh ya… I’m all over this one!

  8. Molly Kumar

    September 7, 2016 at 9:58 am

    I’m so up for seafood burger and tuna is absolute favorite. Love the flavor combinations 🙂

  9. SMD

    March 30, 2017 at 7:46 am

    Is Trollers Tuna packed in oil?

  10. Debi

    March 30, 2017 at 8:59 am

    yorkie, no Island Trollers is packed in it’s own juices, not packed in oil or water. And the tuna is only cooked once, rather than twice like many canned tunas. It’s delicious!

  11. Ashley

    January 29, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    I made these today and they turned out great. Honestly I’m a horrible cook that barely even tries anymore and I’m so glad I found something that I can make. I used Wegman’s Tuna fish, but that was just because it’s what I had on hand. Thank you!

  12. Kristen

    May 10, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    I’m making these tonight. How much Old Bay?

  13. Debi

    May 11, 2019 at 5:52 am

    Kristen, sorry about that! And thanks for letting me know. The Old Bay is optional, it should say 1/2 teaspoon. I’ll update the recipe card too. Thanks again.

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