Tuna Burgers with Smoked Paprika Mayo

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 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.

Ingredients

This section is here to provide further tips and ideas for alternative ingredients. The full recipe and instructions are included in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!

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 them

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.

FAQs

What goes with these 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.

Can these patties be baked instead of fried?

Yes! Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper and heat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Put the burgers on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Can you freeze these burgers?

You can freeze them, simply mix and form the burgers then wrap or layered between sheets of greaseproof paper in an airtight container and freeze. When you're ready to eat you can cook straight from frozen, just cook for longer to make sure they're cooked all the way through.

Why do my tuna patties fall apart?

Getting burgers to stay together all comes down to the temperature of the pan. You need to make sure the pan is hot enough, medium high usually works. Once you've added the burgers to the pan with plenty of oil then just leave them there for several minutes until a crust develops and you're able to easily lift the burger from the pan.

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

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