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These canned tuna burgers are so easy to make! The tuna patties are crispy on the outside while still juicy in the centre and they’re delicious topped with your choice of greens and a smear of paprika mayo.
Say hello to your new healthy weeknight dinner 👋
This is such a great easy recipe. I love a good burger as much as the next person but the classic beef would probably be the last ingredient I would choose to make my burgers from.
Whether it’s salmon burgers, mushroom burgers or falafel burgers there’s just so many delicious options and this tuna burger is yet another amazing burger recipe.
It’s so quick to make which means they’re great for a weeknight plus they taste great cold too so you can serve them up for lunch the next day.
Why we love these tuna burgers…
This recipe is really quick to make and requires only a handful of ingredients so it’s great for when you need a simple dinner.
They’re a healthier option than your classic beef burgers because they’re made from tuna which is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and other good stuff.
If you feel like meal prepping then you can make these ahead and then serve them in buns or with salads or any other way you fancy during the week.
Tuna Patties Ingredients
Tinned Tuna: I like the tuna in oil. Make sure to get dolphin friendly, sustainably sourced stuff
Eggs: To bind the burgers
Panko Breadcrumbs: Or use regular breadcrumbs if you can’t find panko
Garlic & Parsley: To flavour the burgers
Lemon Juice: To add that extra zing
Burger Buns: I like brioche but you can use what you like
Smoked Paprika Mayo: Made from a mixture of store bought mayo, garlic, lemon juice and smoked paprika
How to make tuna fish burgers
Make the burger mixture: Put the tuna, eggs, panko, garlic, parsley and lemon juice in a bowl and mix together then shape into 4 patties.
Fry the burgers: Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan and fry until browned and crispy on both sides.
Make the mayo: Mix together all of the sauce ingredients and set aside until ready to serve.
Equipment you need to make this recipe…
What goes with tuna burgers?
I serve these with a big dollop of that smoked paprika mayo and a side of chips. You can also add plenty of other veggies to these burgers like slices of tomato or onion. Pretty much anything you’d put in a normal burger!
Is canned tuna healthy?
Tuna is full of omega-3 fatty acids and plenty of protein so it’s a great healthy choice for a main meal.
Want more? Try these other fish recipes!
- Skillet Cod
- Harissa Roasted Salmon with Potatoes
- Cod Fish in Tomato Sauce
- Orzo Pasta Salad with Salmon
- Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
- Tuna Pasta Salad with Feta & Pine Nuts
- Salmon Gnocchi Bake with Spinach
Tuna Burgers with Smoked Paprika Mayo
Ingredients
- 2 160g tins Tuna drained
- 2 Eggs
- 45 g Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 clove Garlic crushed
- Small bunch Parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 4 Burger Buns I like brioche
- Handful Rocket or other leafy green of your choice
For the Smoked Paprika Mayo
- 4 tbsp Mayo
- 1 clove Garlic crushed
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix together the tuna, eggs, panko, garlic, parsley and lemon juice in a large bowl. Shape into 4 patties.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium high heat and fry the burgers for 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Mix together the mayo, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika and a little salt. Serve the burgers in buns with the mayo and greens.
Notes
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9 Comments
Kelly Anthony
27/09/2019 at 11:37 AMWhat a great quick healthy weeknight meal. I haven’t made tuna burgers before and I’m hoping my kids will love them.
Angela
27/09/2019 at 11:47 AMSuch a fabulous idea! I always have cans of tuna on hand and never thought of serving it this way. Can’t wait to show this one off to friends. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
27/09/2019 at 12:46 PMYou got such a beautiful crust on those patties — I’m impressed. The sandwiches look really hearty and I particularly like those fresh pops of pickled onions. Great idea with canned tuna!
Priya Shiva
27/09/2019 at 1:04 PMOMG! these tuna burgers looks so good! I love the pictures too!
Tayler Ross
27/09/2019 at 1:33 PMI already have everything I need to make these burgers, so we’re having them for dinner tonight! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Tia-Rose
10/04/2020 at 1:20 AMThese were such a big hit in my house, even got a picky 7 year old asking for more. They will definitely be put onto our weekly rotation, made a few adjustments nothing major just down to personal tastes within the family. Would recommend
Thank you for a great recipe, will be back for sure to see what other tasty recipes I can find!
Amy
11/04/2020 at 2:43 PMI’m so happy to hear this, thanks so much!
Jill
20/04/2020 at 5:27 PMCan leftover grilled tuna steak be used instead? Tia!
Amy
20/04/2020 at 8:43 PMHi Jill, sure you could, as long as you can flake it to mix with the other ingredients then it should work 🙂