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Seared Tuna Burgers with Ginger-Garlic Mayonnaise

4.5

(19)

Potato chips are a great accompaniment. Finish with sliced bananas topped with brown sugar, cream and white rum.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2, can be doubled

Ingredients

2 3/4-inch-thick tuna steaks (each about 5 to 6 ounces)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons regular or low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 oversize sesame-seed sandwich rolls, toasted
1 bunch arugula, stems trimmed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna to skillet and cook until brown outside and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer tuna to plate.

    Step 2

    Add ginger and garlic to same skillet; stir 30 seconds. Scrape into small bowl. Mix in mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Spread bottoms of rolls with mayonnaise mixture. Top with tuna, arugula and tops of rolls.

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