Recipe by: @brightmomentco
These Lemon Dill Tuna Burgers are proof that a killer patty doesn't need ground beef to steal the show. Wild Planet's Skipjack Tuna gets packed with fresh dill, bright lemon, and crispy panko, then seared until golden on the outside while staying moist and tender inside. Topped with cool tzatziki, cucumber, and pickled onions, each bite delivers Mediterranean-inspired flavors in a format that feels indulgent but comes together in under 30 minutes.
Recipe by: @brightmomentco
These Lemon Dill Tuna Burgers are proof that a killer patty doesn't need ground beef to steal the show. Wild Planet's Skipjack Tuna gets packed with fresh dill, bright lemon, and crispy panko, then seared until golden on...
For the lemon dill tuna patties
3 (5oz) cans Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna
½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
3 Large Eggs
3 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Dill
Zest of 1 Lemon
3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
3 Tbsp Mayonnaise or Plain Yogurt
1 tsp Fine Sea Salt
1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Paprika
3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, for cooking
For assembling
Burger Buns, toasted
Shaved Cucumbers
Pickled Onions
Tzatziki
Microgreens
Add tuna to a large bowl
Finely mash tuna with a fork
Add panko breadcrumbs, eggs, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika
Mix until well combined
Shape mixture into 4 to 6 equal-sized patties
Place patties on a baking pan or flat plate
Freeze for 10-15 minutes to set
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until very hot
Add butter and allow to melt
Gently place tuna patties in skillet in a single layer
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until deeply golden and crispy
Toast burger buns
Spread tzatziki on bottom bun
Layer with cooked tuna patty, shaved cucumbers, microgreens, and pickled onions
Top with second toasted bun
Serve immediately
