The Tuna Burger Recipe

When we talk about burgers, we often associate it with beef or chicken not knowing that there is another healthy alternative aside from these two. And that is fish. Yes fish! Tuna burger recipe is a new recipe that we would love for you to try.

These little tuna burgers are easy to make and they’re quite versatile too. Of course, they’re delicious hot out of the pan but they also make great leftovers that can be served cold as finger food. These patties are great for packing in coolers for a day at the beach or out fishing!

Note: these burgers are primal not paleo (as they use grass-fed butter). To make them paleo, use coconut oil instead.

To enjoy this exciting recipe you may start by straining and emptying tuna into a medium-sized mixing bowl. After that, Mash pre-cooked sweet potato and add to the tuna. Mix in diced onion, jalapeño, garlic, salt, and spices. After that, Whisk egg in a bowl and set aside. Sprinkle almond flour and arrowroot powder on a plate, mix well, and set aside. By using your hands, form the tuna “dough” into fist-sized patties. Set patties aside on a plate or baking sheet. Once all the patties are formed (this recipe makes about 8), set them in a fridge or freezer for a couple of hours, so that they harden up a bit and stay solid while frying. Then melt butter in a pan on medium heat. While butter is melting, gently dip the patties in the egg wash and then in the flour mixture. Then shallow fry them in butter until the edges are golden brown and cooked through. Set each patty down on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Serve with fresh steamed veggies and/or a spinach salad to round out the meal. And there you have it! You can now enjoy your delicious homemade Tuna burger.

The Tuna Burger Recipe

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The Tuna Burger

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine Paleo, Primal

Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cans Tuna
• 1 c Sweet potato (mashed)
• 1/2 c White onion (diced)
• 1 Jalapeño pepper (diced, ribs and seeds removed)
• 2 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Chili powder
• 1 Egg (whisked)
• 1/4 c Almond flour
• 1/4 c Arrowroot powder
• Grass fed butter (for frying- primal not paleo)

Instructions

1. Strain and empty tuna into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
2. Mash pre-cooked sweet potato and add to the tuna.
3. Mix in diced onion, jalapeño, garlic, salt, and spices.
4. Whisk egg in a bowl and set aside.
5. Sprinkle almond flour and arrowroot powder on a plate, mix well, and set aside.
6. Using your hands, form the tuna “dough” into fist-sized patties. These patties are delicate, so try to keep the size manageable. If the patties are too large they are more likely to fall apart. Set patties aside on a plate or baking sheet.
7. Once all the patties are formed (this recipe makes about 8), set them in a fridge or freezer for a couple of hours, so that they harden up a bit and stay solid while frying.
8. Melt butter in a pan on medium heat.
9. While butter is melting, gently dip the patties in the egg wash and then in the flour mixture. Then shallow fry them in butter until the edges are golden brown and cooked through.
10. Set each patty down on a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
11. Serve with fresh steamed veggies and/or a spinach salad to round out the meal.

Nutrition Facts

The Tuna Burger

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g

Sodium 278mg12%

Potassium 390mg11%

Carbohydrates 33g11%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 8450IU169%

Vitamin C 9.1mg11%

Calcium 100mg10%

Iron 1.6mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.