Thai Curry Turkey Burgers
I know we like burgers and seem to have found many good recipes for them and this one is no exception. The thing I love about this one is that it seems pretty light, for a burger that is. The site I got it from said it was like 600 calories. (as always click the recipe title for the link to the source when I know it) That isn't bad for a burger. They are plenty of ways to shave calories too. (lighter mayo, smaller burgers, no bun etc...) I am not a huge fan of turkey, but the curry paste (I used red) makes the turkey really flavorful. I think this is one we are going to have to repeat and soon;)
Thai Curry Turkey Burgers
1 -1/4 lb. ground turkey (not ground turkey breast)
2 Tbs. red or green Thai curry paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil,for the grill
1 medium lime
2/3 c mayonnaise
3/4 c thinly sliced seedless cucumber
1/4 c fresh cilantro leaves
1 small shallot,thinly sliced
1 Tbs. seasoned rice vinegar
4 sesame seed hamburger buns
Sliced tomato,for serving
Prepare a medium gas or charcoal grill fire.
In a medium bowl, gently mix the turkey, curry paste, and 1/4 tsp. each
salt and pepper with your hands just until blended. Form the mixture
into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
Oil the grill grate. Grill the burgers, flipping once, until an instant-
read thermometer inserted into the centers of the burgers registers
165F, 12 to 15 minutes total.
While the burgers cook, finely grate 1 tsp. zest from the lime, then
squeeze the lime to yield 1 Tbs. juice. In a small bowl, combine the
zest and juice, mayonnaise, and 1/4 tsp. salt. In another small bowl,
toss the cucumber with the cilantro, shallot, and vinegar.
Toast the buns cut side down on the grill until browned and heated
through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Spread the tops and bottoms of the buns with the mayonnaise. Serve the
burgers in the buns, topped with a slice of tomato and the cucumber
mixture.
Thai Curry Turkey Burgers
1 -1/4 lb. ground turkey (not ground turkey breast)
2 Tbs. red or green Thai curry paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil,for the grill
1 medium lime
2/3 c mayonnaise
3/4 c thinly sliced seedless cucumber
1/4 c fresh cilantro leaves
1 small shallot,thinly sliced
1 Tbs. seasoned rice vinegar
4 sesame seed hamburger buns
Sliced tomato,for serving
Prepare a medium gas or charcoal grill fire.
In a medium bowl, gently mix the turkey, curry paste, and 1/4 tsp. each
salt and pepper with your hands just until blended. Form the mixture
into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
Oil the grill grate. Grill the burgers, flipping once, until an instant-
read thermometer inserted into the centers of the burgers registers
165F, 12 to 15 minutes total.
While the burgers cook, finely grate 1 tsp. zest from the lime, then
squeeze the lime to yield 1 Tbs. juice. In a small bowl, combine the
zest and juice, mayonnaise, and 1/4 tsp. salt. In another small bowl,
toss the cucumber with the cilantro, shallot, and vinegar.
Toast the buns cut side down on the grill until browned and heated
through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Spread the tops and bottoms of the buns with the mayonnaise. Serve the
burgers in the buns, topped with a slice of tomato and the cucumber
mixture.
Awesome use of the red curry paste, I just purchased some a few weeks ago and all I've really made was thai curry. Thanks for the inspiration!
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