Ahi Tuna Burger

Ahi Tuna Burger

Give your burger menu an oceanic twist with this mouthwatering recipe for ahi tuna burgers. This recipe replaces standard patties with meaty grilled ahi tuna steaks. This light and flavorful meal hold an irresistible appeal to burger fans and seafood lovers alike.

Ingredients:

  • Ahi tuna, loin cut - 6 oz.
  • Phase, LBA - 1 oz.
  • Bun, toasted - 1 each
  • Salt and pepper mix - To taste
  • Caramelized onions - 1 tbs.
  • Swiss cheese, sliced - 1 each
  • French fries - 5 oz.
  • Asian Slaw Prep (Dry) - .5 Cup
  • Sesame Ginger-Gochujang Sauce - 2 tbs.
  • Roasted Garlic Herb Mayonnaise - 1 oz.
  • Roasted Herbed Tomatoes - 2 each

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Adjust measurements based on the number of servings

Preparation:

  1. Season the tuna with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the tuna on the flat top and sear rare on both sides.

  2. Brush Phase, LBA on both sides of the bun, and place on the flat top grill to toast to a golden brown.

  3. Place the caramelized onion and tomatoes on the flat top to make it warm, then put on the tuna. Proceed to place the Swiss cheese on top of the tomatoes and melt in the cheese melter.

  4. Place the tuna on the bottom portion of the bun and spread the mayonnaise on the top bun. Close the burger with the top bun and place it on the plate.

  5. Place the slaw mix and the Sesame Gochujang Ginger sauce together and combine well. Take the slaw then place it in a ramekin on the side of the burger along with the fries.

Subrecipes:

Asian Slaw Prep (Dry)

    Ingredients:
  1. Red cabbage, shredded - lbs. 5
  2. Bean sprouts, fresh - lbs. 3
  3. Cilantro, washed, chopped - cups 7.5
  4. Carrots, julienne - lbs. 5
  5. Broccoli stems, shredded - lbs. 5
  6. Green cabbage, shredded - lbs. 5
    Instructions:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large stainless-steel bowl and toss until completely combined.
  2. Cover and store properly in a large container in the refrigerator until needed.

Sesame Ginger-Gochujang Sauce

    Ingredients:
  1. Sauce Craft Gochujang sauce - cups 2
  2. Mirin rice wine - cups .5
  3. Ginger, fresh and peeled - Cup .5
  4. Hidden Valley Sesame ginger dressing - cups 3
  5. Chili Garlic sauce - cups .5
  6. Rice wine vinegar, seasoned - Cup 1
    Instructions:
  1. In a clean bowl mix all the ingredients together and blend with an emulsion hand blender to combine until smooth.

  2. Place the dressing in a clean container and store in the refrigerator until needed.

Roasted Garlic Herb Mayonnaise

    Ingredients:
  1. Chopped herbs - Cup .25
  2. Classic Gourmet Mayonnaise - Cups 3
  3. Roasted garlic, chopped well - Cup .5
  4. Lemon juice, fresh - tbs. 2
    Instructions:
  1. In a clean mixing bowl incorporate all the ingredients and combine well.
  2. Place in a clean storage container. Label date and refrigerate until needed.

Roasted Herbed Tomatoes

    Ingredients:
  1. Roma Tomatoes, cored, cut in 1/2 lengthwise - Lbs. 5
  2. Black Pepper, ground - Tbl 2
  3. Fresh Thyme, chopped - Tbl 4
  4. Garlic Powder - Tsp (s) 3
  5. Salt, kosher - Tbl 2
  6. Phase, LBA - Cups 3
    Instructions:
  1. In a clean bowl mix all the herbs, spices, and Phase ingredients together and combine well. Then gently fold in the tomatoes to combine well with the seasoned Phase.

  2. Place the tomatoes on a grate with a sheet pan underneath. Bake In the oven at 350F degrees for 30 minutes.

  3. Let the tomatoes cool completely and place the tomatoes in a clean storage container.

Chef Tip: The slaw mix can be made ahead with the Sesame Gochujang Ginger dressing and held cold during service.

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