Tuna Burgers with Tapenade

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Burgers and Fries

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (16)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

4 (6-inch long) pieces of baguette bread, halved horizontally
1/3 cup pitted green olives
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 anchovy, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (12 to 14-ounce) tuna steak
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup purchased roasted bell peppers, drained and sliced into 1/2-inch wide strips
4 thin slices red onion
4 romaine lettuce leaves

Directions

Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill the baguette pieces, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Combine the olives, capers, 1 tablespoon of oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest, and anchovy in a food processor. Pulse just until the olives are finely chopped. Season the tapenade with salt and pepper.

Drizzle the tuna with the remaining oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the tuna until golden and seared on the outside, and just opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

Stir the mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl to blend. (The tapenade and Dijon-mayonnaise can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Bring the tapenade to room temperature before using.)

Spread the Dijon-mayonnaise over the bottom and top halves of the baguette pieces. Top with red peppers and red onion. Cut the tuna steaks across the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the tuna slices atop the onions. Spoon the tapenade over the tuna. Top with the lettuce then the baguette tops, and serve.

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recipe Tuna Burgers with Tapenade
Mary Irvine, CA 10-05-2007
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Light & SO Flavorfull !! YUM!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is a great (HEALTHY) twist on relular old burgers. I added seafood grill seasoning & crushed red pepper to the... tuna steaks before grilling for extra flavor. I also chose to use fresh baked chiabata (sp ?) bread. All the flavors work so well together. I think next time I will grill whole jalepenos and then add them onto the sandwich for a kick. We LOVE spicy food. When I prepared this for my fiancee I asked him what I should change about this recipe for next time & he said "Another one just like it on my plate !" :-) Another winnder Giada! TY!Read more
recipe Tuna Burgers with Tapenade
Daria Des Plaines, IL 07-13-2007
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I love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My whole family loves it and they keep asking for more!
recipe Tuna Burgers with Tapenade
Anonymous 07-07-2007
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Love the tapenade
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'd searched for a tapenade and liked this one. I use minced garlic rather than anchovy. Spread on toasted baquette slices,... broil briefly, then shave pecorino romano cheese on top and serve. They were a hit!Read more
recipe Tuna Burgers with Tapenade
DESIREE HILO, HI 05-28-2007
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Great Tuna Sandwich!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Simple to make, easy getting ingredients and DELICIOUS!
recipe Tuna Burgers with Tapenade
melissa gretna, LA 05-25-2007
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Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The tapenade with lemon compliments the tuna very well, i loved it!
recipe Tuna Burgers with Tapenade
Katie stillwater, MN 01-10-2007
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Fantastic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love the favors in this dish. Since you have the strong favors of the tapenade, you can use a lesser grade of tuna if you... want.Read more