Tuna Burgers with Beer Cheese Sauce
Savor these crispy tuna patties topped with a rich beer cheese sauce—comfort food with a gourmet twist!
Ingrediënten
For the Tuna Burgers:
- 1 pound canned tuna drained
- 1 egg whisked
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons shallots minced
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- Sea salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Beer Cheese Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup beer
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 2 tablespoons Colby cheese grated
Instructies
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, whisked egg, minced garlic, minced shallots, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into four equal-sized patties and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up.
- Brush both sides of the patties with sesame oil.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C).
- Cook the patties in the air fryer for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- While the patties are cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the beer and rice flour to the melted butter and whisk until bubbling.
- Stir in the grated Colby cheese and cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the warm beer cheese sauce over the cooked tuna patties and serve immediately.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp Chardonnay or enjoy with the same beer used in the cheese sauce for a harmonious flavor.
Pair with a crisp Chardonnay or enjoy with the same beer used in the cheese sauce for a harmonious flavor.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.3 g | Protein: 33.6 g | Fat: 22.3 g | Sugar: 3.8 g | Salt: 1.5 g
