Hawaiian Tuna Burgers With Maui Wowee Salsa

Total Time: 53 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups chopped maui onions
• 1/2 cup minced green onion
• 1/4 cup pickled ginger, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 lbs boneless skinless yellowfin tuna fillets, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• vegetable oil
• 6 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, split
• 1/2 cup bottled teriyaki sauce

Recipe

• 1 prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover; or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
• 2 make the salsa: combine all the ingredients in a bowl; stir to mix; set aside to let flavors blend.
• 3 make the patties: in a bowl, combine the tuna, panko, egg, mustard, garlic, honey, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne; mix well.
• 4 divide mixture into 6 portions; form the portions into patties to fit the buns.
• 5 when the grill is ready, brush grill rack with vegetable oil.
• 6 place the patties on the rack, cover, and cook, turning once, just until opaque throughout, about 4 minutes on each side.
• 7 during the last few minutes of cooking, place the buns, cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly.
• 8 assemble the burgers: brush the cut sides of the buns with teriyaki sauce.
• 9 on each bun bottom, place a patty and an equal portion of the salsa; add bun tops and serve.