Seasoned Tuna Burgers

Name: Seasoned Tuna Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 480 g Tuna; 60 g Celery; 120 g Mayonnaise; 80 g Onion; 45 g Chili sauce; 50 g Egg; 4 g Salt; 2 g Pepper; 28 g Butter; 28 g Margarine; 40 g Lettuce; 120 g Tomatoes; 60 g Bread crumbs; 4 Burger buns

Seasoned Tuna Burgers · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 14 ingredients

Juicy tuna patties seasoned with aromatic vegetables and spices, pan-cooked until golden and served warm on soft buns with crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

American Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

480 gTuna
60 gCelery
120 gMayonnaise
80 gOnion
45 gChili sauce
50 gEgg
4 gSalt
2 gPepper
28 gButter
28 gMargarine
40 gLettuce
120 gTomatoes
60 gBread crumbs
4Burger buns (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, cutting board, hands, knife, mixing bowl, skillet, spatula, spoon

Instructions

Mix patty base
Gather a large bowl and spoon, then add tuna, bread crumbs, celery, mayonnaise, onion, chili sauce, egg, salt, and pepper, and mix until evenly combined. · 5 min
What to look for: Evenly combined mixture
Form patties
Divide the tuna mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a compact patty with your hands. · 3 min
What to look for: Firm round patties
Cook patties
Heat a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and margarine, then add the patties and cook, turning once, until lightly browned and cooked through. · 10 min
When it is done: Tuna reaches 63°C or 145°F in the center and flakes easily
Assemble and serve
Place the cooked tuna patties on buns and top with lettuce and sliced tomatoes, then serve immediately. · 2 min
What to look for: Stacked burger with fresh toppings

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	32 g
Carbohydrates	24 g
of which sugars	5 g
Fat	22 g
of which saturated	6 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: fish, eggs, gluten, milk, celery

May contain: soybeans

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Tuna

salmon: Fresh salmon gives a richer flavor.

Celery

bell pepper: Adds sweetness and crunch.

Mayonnaise

Greek yogurt: Use plain unsweetened.

Onion

shallots: Milder onion flavor.

Chili sauce

ketchup: Slightly sweeter result.

Egg

flax egg: Let mixture thicken before using.