Tuna Hamburgers

Ease of Preparation:  Easy, Moderate, Complex

Yield:  12 – 20 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 12 ounces thick cut sushi-grade tuna
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 6 anchovy filets
• 2 green onions, roughly chopped
• 12 to 20 mini pitas cut in half lengthwise to resemble a mini hamburger bun

Method

1. Place a skillet with a heavy bottom over high heat.  Add oil and when the pan is smoking hot, season tuna with salt and pepper on all sides and sear it for about 15-20 seconds per side.  It should be very rare in the centre. 
2. With a very sharp knife cut into thin slices.
3. Put the sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest and juice, anchovies and green onions into the bowl of a food processor and puree until thoroughly mixed but still a bit chunky.
4. Spread a bit of the sun-dried tomato puree onto the bottom of a pita. 
5. Lay a slice of tuna over it and cover with a pita top.