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Hawaiian Tuna Burgers [gluten-free + paleo]

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Fruity, fresh, and flavorful! These Hawaiian Tuna Burgers are full of clean, lean protein and bursting with tropical flavor. Gluten-free, paleo, and low in fat, these patties will become your new go-to whenever a burger craving strikes.

Hawaiian Tuna Burgers | Fruity, fresh, and flavorful! These Hawaiian Tuna Burgers are full of clean, lean protein and bursting with tropical flavor. Gluten-free, paleo, and low in fat, these patties will become your new go-to whenever a burger craving strikes.

Is anyone else totally sick of winter?

Yeah, me too. So much in fact that I am already planning several warm-weather escapes for after I graduate! Now all I need it to win the lottery to pay for them all. A girl can dream, right?

But luckily for us, the ‘ol groundhog didn’t see his shadow to apparently we should be expecting an early spring! I am all for that.

Hawaiian Tuna Burgers | Fruity, fresh, and flavorful! These Hawaiian Tuna Burgers are full of clean, lean protein and bursting with tropical flavor. Gluten-free, paleo, and low in fat, these patties will become your new go-to whenever a burger craving strikes.

In the meantime, though, I am reminding myself of sunny, warm times by making recipes that remind me of the tropics! Fresh, fruity, and full of flavor. First on my menu if it was summertime, right now? That would be these Hawaiian Tuna Burgers!

I thought up this recipe when dreaming about a fresh fruit and fish dish I had in the Philippines a few years back. Fresh tuna, juicy ripe pineapple, and the most incredible sesame and soy marinade. Pure bliss on a plate.

Hawaiian Tuna Burgers | Fruity, fresh, and flavorful! These Hawaiian Tuna Burgers are full of clean, lean protein and bursting with tropical flavor. Gluten-free, paleo, and low in fat, these patties will become your new go-to whenever a burger craving strikes.

I wanted to mimic those flavors but make the whole thing a lot simpler and easy to make. Burgers seemed just right and since I didn’t want to break the bank by buying fresh tuna pieces, I went with the next best thing….canned white albacore tuna! As close to the sea as you’ll get in a can!

I’ve been a Bumble Bee seafood consumer for years and am always so impressed with the quality, convenience, and affordability of their products. You’d think the fish was canned right on the boat with how fresh it tastes!

Hawaiian Tuna Burgers | Fruity, fresh, and flavorful! These Hawaiian Tuna Burgers are full of clean, lean protein and bursting with tropical flavor. Gluten-free, paleo, and low in fat, these patties will become your new go-to whenever a burger craving strikes.

I knew I wanted to go with white albacore for this recipe since it has a clean, light flavor and is FULL of lean protein and healthy fats. These burgers weren’t just going to taste good…I was determined to make them nutrient-packed powerhouse patties! (Say that 3 times fast!)

Hawaiian Tuna Burgers | Fruity, fresh, and flavorful! These Hawaiian Tuna Burgers are full of clean, lean protein and bursting with tropical flavor. Gluten-free, paleo, and low in fat, these patties will become your new go-to whenever a burger craving strikes.

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Hawaiian Tuna Burgers

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  • Author: Kaila Proulx
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 burgers 1x
  • Category: Main Meals

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans of Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna
  • 1 tbsp Bragg’s liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 8oz can of crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
  • 4 tbsp almond meal/almond flour
  • 1 egg (or 2 egg whites)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tbsp lime juice
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400. Mix all ingredients in a bowl (use your hands to make sure everything is evenly distributed). Divide the mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties. Squeeze out excess liquid as you form the patties with your hands. Place the patties on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or dish. Bake for 25 minutes, flip bake for 10 more minutes.

Hawaiian Tuna Burgers | Fruity, fresh, and flavorful! These Hawaiian Tuna Burgers are full of clean, lean protein and bursting with tropical flavor. Gluten-free, paleo, and low in fat, these patties will become your new go-to whenever a burger craving strikes.

Gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and absolutely delicious. I swear even people who claim they don’t like seafood will LOVE these burgers. They could convert even the staunchest of fish haters with their sweet n’ savory flavor. The Bumble Bee White Albacore doesn’t taste fishy it at all and it’s got most amazing meaty texture!

Hawaiian Tuna Burgers | Fruity, fresh, and flavorful! These Hawaiian Tuna Burgers are full of clean, lean protein and bursting with tropical flavor. Gluten-free, paleo, and low in fat, these patties will become your new go-to whenever a burger craving strikes.

Maybe I’m a bit biased as a seafood aficionado (self-proclaimed of course! 😉 ), but these burgers are the BOMB. I feel like I develop a new obsession with each new recipe I create, but I know these will for sure be a regular appearance on my weekly menu. Now I just can’t wait for warmer weather so I can throw them on the grill!

The ultimate tropical escape in burger form…I like.

Hawaiian Tuna Burgers | Fruity, fresh, and flavorful! These Hawaiian Tuna Burgers are full of clean, lean protein and bursting with tropical flavor. Gluten-free, paleo, and low in fat, these patties will become your new go-to whenever a burger craving strikes.

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For some other succulent seafood meals, check out these recipes: 

Mediterranean Salmon Burgers

Simple Seafood Salad for One

Grilled Mediterranean Zucchini Boats

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123 responses to “Hawaiian Tuna Burgers [gluten-free + paleo]”

  8. Love the sound of these tuna & pineapple burgers – I’m going to give these a whirl. Might work moulding into balls – like meatballs – and serve on spaghetti. My children are meatball mad and not keen on burgers – so I often like to try new flavours ?

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  18. Be healthier is number one on my list ! I’ve been experimenting a lot with salads but this recipe looks delicious , I’m so trying this lol

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  26. Hi Kaila,
    This recipe sounds quite tasty and I am going to try it the next time I make tuna cakes. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!

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  27. I can’t wait to try your Tuna Burger, it looks awesome! Hope you have a very special Valentine Day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  32. Hey Kaila – I appreciate you sharing this on Healthy Vegan Fridays, but it’s most definitely not vegan 🙁 I had to take it down. I know you are always so good about carefully posting your vegan recipes and am thinking this was an oversight.
    Thanks for your continued recipe sharing. Have a great weekend!

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  34. These look absolutely delicious. I love tuna, and always choose Bumblebee. But I’ve never thought to make them like this, similar to a crab cake. I bet they taste extra delicious on the grill, saving this recipe to try as soon as we can fire up the charcoal.

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  39. hey! any idea why they stick to the parchment paper before the flip? any trick to make them come off easier? thanks so much!

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    • Not sure! They didn’t stick to mind! Could be the brand you used or potentially that you didn’t squeeze out enough liquid from them when forming them! Sorry about that. 🙁

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  40. I started eating “clean” about a month ago… This is by far our families FAV recipe! We made it for dinner last night and my children cleaned their plates.. My 4 year old said “Mommmmyyyy make more chicken!!” lol and my oldest son snuck in the kitchen and ate the last burger.. Mommy and Kid Approved!

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  43. I am very interested in making these, but how do you suggest they be served? On a bun like a “traditional” burger, with some sort of condiment, or what about sides that would pair well? Thanks so much!

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    • You could definitely serve them on a bun, on a salad, or on their own! They go great with avocado! Serve them with some homemade sweet potato fries and roasted veggies! 🙂

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  46. HI (: I was wondering if I could make these and put them in the fridge and bake them later ? Thanks !

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  52. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe at the #RecipeSharingParty! I hope to see you next week. Pinned and Yummed. Please visit #OverTheMoon on Sunday or #ThursdayFavoriteThings for more sharing fun! Don’t forget to Comment your link #’s so I can be sure to visit and you get a chance to be featured!

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  59. SO looking forward to making these! Do you suggest anything for a “drizzle” or aioli? Trying to stay away from carbs, so no bun for me! Debating whether to use lettuce as a bun or over a salad.

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  66. They look delicious! What would you pair them with? I don´t think mayo or ketchup would work…..So what sauces would you recommend? And for fries – zucchini fries?

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