Fishmonger Tuna Burger with Double-Barreled Potato Salad

ST. PETE FOODIES APPROVED SPONSOR:
Noble Crust Deep South Ad
Fishmonger Tuna Burger with Double-Barreled Potato Salad

As a first-time blogger with St Petersburg Foodies, I thought I’d introduce myself and tell you a little about my passion for seafood.

I have loved seafood since I could crawl. As you’ll hear in my podcast, I’ve been fishing as long as I can remember. I have images in my head of me in a diaper with a fishing pole over a puddle of water. My imagination has always pushed me to create things that are one-of-a-kind.

In 2011, I opened the Maximo Seafood Shack in the Maximo Marina. At the time I purchased the shack, it was a small bait and tackle on the end of a dock, known as the Castaways Bait and Tackle. With traffic barely trickling in, I decided it was time to use my imagination to create a memorable experience for visitors and locals. I began to cook. I started with the now-famous Maximo Seafood Shack grouper sandwich, and added new recipes week-by-week. Eventually, I was operating one of the busiest restaurants in the St Petersburg region.

Maximo Seafood Shack. Photo by Robert Neff

I filleted fish right on site and pelicans would hang overhead as I threw fish scraps into the water. Tourists loved the old Florida experience and locals felt right at home.

Margaret Covello, Fishmonger

Although the Maximo Seafood Shack was forced to close in 2016 due to modernization of the marina, my love for seafood has never waned. I am still creating and concocting new recipes on a weekly basis and now I have the pleasure of sharing my Fishmonger Approved recipes with St Petersburg Foodies.

This recipe is a new favorite of mine. Although there are several steps and ingredients involved, it’s well worth the effort for the perfect bite.

Tuna burgers are often flavored with Asian-inspired ingredients, so I thought I’d take a detour from the norm and go with a traditional American-style taste.

The potato salad, slaw and Wharf Dressing bring it all together for a flavor-packed sandwich worthy of any fishmonger.

Red cabbage slaw, wharf dressing and double-barreled potato salad
Fishmonger Tuna Burger with a Side of Double Barreled Potato Salad

Fishmonger Tuna Burger with Double-Barreled Potato Salad

Margaret Covello
This tuna burger, topped with Wharf Dressing and slaw, and served with a side of double barreled potato salad, is savory, sweet and tangy - the perfect flavor combo for Florida seafood FINatics. Surf's up, so dig in!
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Burgers

Ingredients
  

Slaw Ingredients

  • 1 Cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 unit carrot grated
  • 1/4 Cup Red Onion sliced thin
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp nigella seeds (optional)

Fishmonger Burger Ingredients

  • 1 lb Blackfin or Ahi tuna cut into approximately 1 inch squares
  • 2-3 Tbsp grape seed or avocado oil
  • 1 unit large shallot chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Parsley chopped
  • 1 Tbsp organic ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 4 units mini challah or brioche buns

Double-Barreled Potato Salad Ingredients

  • 2 units medium size sweet potatoes or yams peeled and cubed around 1"
  • 2 units medium size baking potatoes peeled and cubed around 1"
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1/3 Cup Red Onion diced
  • 1/3 Cup Italian parsley chopped
  • 1/3 Cup Duke's Mayonnaise other brands OK
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp course ground mustard
  • 1 Tbsp capers drained
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp sea salt for dressing
  • 1 Tbsp sea salt for potato water
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dill seed
  • 8 pieces Sicilian olives pits removed and diced

Instructions
 

Slaw Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients except cabbage, carrot and onion in bowl.
  • Pour above ingredients over cabbage, carrot and onion. Mix well and place in refrigerator for 1 hour or more.

Wharf Dressing Instructions

  • Mix above ingredients together and place in refrigerator for at least ½ hour before serving allowing all ingredients time to acquaint.

Fishmonger Burgers Instructions

  • Add shallot, red pepper, parsley and garlic to food processor and pulse 3-4 times.
  • Whisk catsup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper and hot sauce together in bowl and add to food processor. Pulse 2-3 times.
  • Add tuna to food processor and turn on for 2-3 seconds ensuring that all ingredients are combined evenly. Run until everything is mixed to a consistency for making patties but do not over process.
  • Evenly portion all burger ingredients on a plate and then make 4 burger patties.
  • Place burger patties in refrigerator for ½ hour to 1 hour to firm.
  • Heat cast iron skillet to medium high. Add half of oil to skillet. Cook burgers in skillet for 1-2 minutes or until lightly seared on bottom. Pick up burgers and add a bit more oil to the skillet. Turn burgers and cook for another 1-2 minutes until lightly seared on other side. Do not overcook. Burgers should be lightly seared on outside and pink to light pink on inside.
  • Remove burgers from skillet and set aside.
  • Toast center of buns until lightly browned.
  • Brush Wharf dressing on center of both buns.
  • Add burger to bottom bun and top with slaw. Add top bun and chow!

Double-Barreled Potato Salad Instructions

  • Make dressing - Whisk mayonnaise, avocado oil, vinegar, mustard, capers, lemon zest, sea salt, black pepper, and dill seed together in large bowl and set aside.
  • Place baking potatoes in large pot and add 1 ½ quarts of salted water. bring to a boil on stove top.
  • Cook baking potatoes for 3 minutes and then add sweet potatoes.
  • Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or so until both potatoes are tender.
  • Drain potatoes and add to dressing ingredients in large bowl. Stir all ingredients together, then place bowl in refrigerator to cool for about an hour.
  • After the potato mix has cooled, mix in olives, onion, celery, and parsley. Let potato salad sit in refrigerator for about another hour to allow all ingredients to cool a bit more and acquaint.
Keyword Fishmonger Approved, Local Recipes St. Petersburg FL, Local St. Pete Recipes, Maximo Seafood Shack, Recipes Using Local St. Pete Ingredients, Tuna Burger Recipe
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

DISCLAIMER: Kevin, Lori, Abby, Haley, Lindsey & Mahika do not dine anonymously (this would be impossible) and we sometimes get free food (though never expected). However, we dine with the locals and we support our own. You will always get honesty in a respectful manner. We do not include any large national or regional chains in our ratings and reviews. We focus on independent locally owned eateries exclusively.

PLEASE NOTE: Reviews reflect a certain moment in time. Some restaurants stay extremely consistent over many years, and some change for the better or worse. Some things that may change are: chefs, recipes, food suppliers, ingredients, philosophies, ownership, etc. We always hope that you have the same good, or great experience we had.
ST. PETE FOODIES APPROVED SPONSOR:



More Foodies News, Reviews & Recipes


Comments are closed

ST. PETE FOODIES APPROVED SPONSOR:
St. Petersburg Foodies