Sesame Tuna Burgers with Fried Shoestring Zucchini Recipe

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Sesame Tuna Burgers with Fried Shoestring Zucchini
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp hulled sesame seeds (3 oz)
  • 1 lb well-chilled sushi-grade tuna steaks
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce plus additional for serving
  • about 4 1/2 cups vegetable oil (about 36 fl oz)

Directions:

  1. Toast sesame seeds: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Toast sesame seeds in a shallow baking pan in oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool completely. Transfer 2 tablespoons seeds to a small bowl and 1/4 cup to grinder. Transfer remaining 3/4 cup to a wide shallow bowl.
  2. Prepare shoestring zucchini for frying: Halve 3 zucchini crosswise, then cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch shoestrings using slicer. Toss with 1 teaspoon salt in a large sieve set over a bowl and drain 30 minutes.
  3. Squeeze handfuls of zucchini to remove moisture, then roll up in a triple layer of paper towels and squeeze to remove remaining moisture.
  4. Form burgers: Finely chop tuna with a large wet knife (about 3/4-inch pieces). Stir together soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl, then stir in tuna. Divide tuna mixture into 4 portions. Pack 1 portion in a 1/2-cup measure, then invert onto seeds in shallow bowl. Gently press tuna to form a patty 3 1/2 inches in diameter, then coat completely with seeds and transfer to a wax-paper-lined plate. Form, coat, and transfer 3 more burgers in same manner. Chill, covered with plastic wrap, until ready to cook. Discard any sesame seeds remaining in shallow bowl.
  5. Make sesame mixture: Grind seeds that are already in grinder, pulsing until ground to a flour, then add to remaining seeds (2 tablespoons) in small bowl.
  6. Prepare zucchini: Remove julienne attachment from slicer, then cut remaining zucchini lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick ribbons using slicer. Gently toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and set aside (zucchini will wilt and become tender).
  7. Heat 1 inch oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until thermometer registers 330°F.
  8. Toss all of shoestring zucchini with half of sesame mixture in another large bowl, then fry in 4 batches, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, until zucchini are golden, about 2 minutes per batch. (Return oil to 330°F between batches.) Transfer zucchini as fried to paper towels to drain. Toss each batch of zucchini immediately with some of remaining sesame mixture.
  9. Cook burgers and assemble dish: Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook burgers, turning over once, about 2 minutes total for medium-rare tuna (seeds should be golden brown).
  10. Drain zucchini ribbons and divide among 4 plates, then top with burgers and fried shoestring zucchini. Serve burgers with additional soy sauce on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2325.35 Kcal (9736 kJ)
Calories from fat 2369.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 263.25g 405%
Sodium 255.66mg 11%
Potassium 228.51mg 5%
Total Carbs 8.88g 3%
Sugars 0.09g 0%
Dietary Fiber 4.48g 18%
Protein 7.31g 15%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Calcium 354.2mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 783.6 Kcal (3281 kJ)
Calories from fat 798.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 88.71g 405%
Sodium 86.15mg 11%
Potassium 77mg 5%
Total Carbs 2.99g 3%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 18%
Protein 2.46g 15%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 6%
Iron 1.9mg 31%
Calcium 119.4mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 67.6
    Points
  • 69
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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