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Open-Face Tuna Burgers

3.7

(15)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 12-ounce can solid white tuna packed in water, drained well
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/3 cup (packed) fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
8 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 slices rye, whole wheat or sourdough bread, toasted
4 small lettuce leaves
4 large slices tomato
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place tuna in large bowl; break up finely with fork. Mix in green onions, breadcrumbs, cornmeal, 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, egg and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.

    Step 2

    Arrange bread on 4 plates. Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; then top each with lettuce and tomato.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna patties and cook until firm to touch and heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Place tuna on tomato slices and serve.

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