Tuna or Salmon Burgers
- 1 pound center-cut tuna fillet, dark meat and connective tissue trimmed away, or salmon fillet preferably wild, skin and small bones removed
- 1/4 cup finely minced shallot or green onion
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Olive oil for the griddle or pan
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Whole grain hamburger buns
- condiments of your choice
- Mince the fish using a sharp knife.
- Do not use a food processor.
- Add the remaining ingredients (except the olive oil and lime wedges) and blend together with a spatula or spoon.
- Shape into 1/2-inch thick patties and refrigerate, if possible, for 1 hour.
- Heat a heavy nonstick skillet or a griddle over medium-high heat.
- Brush with olive oil and turn the heat to medium.
- Sear the patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, depending on how cooked you want the interior to be.
- Serve on buns, if desired, with the condiments of your choice.
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Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014051 (may not work)