Mediterranean tuna burgers with lemon basil mayonnaise

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
Burgers
1 pounds Fresh tuna steaks -- trimmed
And ground
¼ large Red bell pepper -- finely
Chopped
1 Whole green onion -- finely
Chopped
2 tablespoons Chardonnay
1 tablespoon Horseradish mustard
1 tablespoon Plus 1 tsp olive oil
½ teaspoon Seasoned salt
½ cup Italian bread crumbs
Vegetable oil for brushing
Grill rack
4 Seeded hamburger rolls
4 slices Mozzarella or provolone
Cheese
12 ounces Marinated artichoke hearts
Drained well
Chopped
Baby mixed greens
Kalamata olives for garnish
Lemon Basil Mayonnaise
½ cup Lowfat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Finely grated lemon zest
6 larges Fresh basil leaves --
Chopped
2 teaspoons Capers -- drained

Directions

For sauce: Combine all in small bowl; refrigerate 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Prepare medium hot fire in covered grill. Combine all burger ingredients using just enough bread crumbs to make mixture right consistency for shaping . Shape into 4 patties. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Place patties on grill; cook until browned on 1 side, about 4 minutes, flip and cook to desired doneness. Place buns, cut side down, on outer edges of grill to lightly toast. Place cheese on burgers last minute of cooking to melt. Spread lemon basil mayo on cut sides of buns. Spread bun bottoms evenly with layer of artichokes, baby mixed greens. Top with burger and other half of bun. Garnish bun with large olive speared into the middle. Serves 4.

Posted to EAT-L Digest - 27 May 96 Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 13:15:37 -0500 From: Isaacs <isaacs@...>

Recipe By : Sutter Home Build A Better Burger Recipe Contest Winner

Related recipes