Open-Face Tuna Burgers Recipe

Open-Face Tuna Burgers Recipe

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