Jul 14 2026
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The “spicy Tuna” Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Burger Dive
Time30m
Serves2

6 oz Ahi Tuna steak lightly seared to perfection, warm and pink in the middle, topped with Asian Slaw, Sriracha sauce, wasabi mayonnaise.

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Asian Slaw Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tuna

    Season the Ahi Tuna steak with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Tuna

    In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned tuna steak and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side. The center should remain warm and pink.

  3. 3

    Rest the Tuna

    Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before slicing.

Asian Slaw Preparation

  1. 4

    Combine Slaw Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, shredded carrot, and sliced green onions.

  2. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and salt until well combined.

  3. 6

    Toss the Slaw

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated. Set aside.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Make the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together the Sriracha sauce, mayonnaise, and wasabi paste until smooth. Adjust the heat by adding more Sriracha if desired.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 8

    Slice the Tuna

    Thinly slice the rested tuna steak.

  2. 9

    Build the Burger

    On a serving plate, place a generous amount of Asian slaw, top it with the sliced tuna, and drizzle with the wasabi mayonnaise sauce.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Tuna Burger!

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