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July 2008

Herbed Tuna Burgers with Tapenade and Tomatoes

By Tony Rosenfeld

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

tapenade

1

cup pitted Kalamata olives (about 5 ounces)

3

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2

tablespoons chopped shallot

2

tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2

teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

2

teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Burgers

2

pounds chilled fresh tuna steaks, finely diced

2

tablespoons chopped drained capers

2

tablespoons chopped shallot

1

tablespoon Dijon mustard

1

teaspoon minced fresh thyme

1

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3

/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

12

4-inch squares herb focaccia, or six 4-inch squares pain rustique, halved horizontally, lightly grilled

1

large heirloom tomato, cut into 6 slices

6

thin slices red onion

2

cups baby arugula (about 3 ounces)

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Preparation

  1. tapenade

    Step 1

    Blend all in mini processor to coarse puree. Season tapenade to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

  2. burgers

    Step 2

    Gently mix diced tuna and next 6 in large bowl. Using moistened hands, shape tuna mixture into six 3/4-inch-thick patties (each about 4 inches in diameter). Place burgers on plate. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

    Step 3

    Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.

    Step 4

    Arrange 6 focaccia squares or bottoms of pain rustique on work surface; spread with tapenade. Top each with burger, tomato slice, onion slice, and arugula, then focaccia or bread top. Cut burgers in half and serve.

    Step 5

    Chilling the tuna will make it easier to dice. Keep the formed patties in the fridge until you're ready to cook them. This will prevent the burgers from falling apart on the grill.

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