Thai Curry Turkey Burgers

GingerlyJ's Note:

This spicy burger recipe is far from the norm but defintely worth a try. you can find thai curry paste in the Asian section of your supermarket. red or green either one is fine

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4 burgers

• 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons Thai curry paste
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium lime
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced seedless cucumber
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
• 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds
• 1 tomato, sliced

Directions:

1. Prepare a medium gas or charcoal grill fire.
2. In a medium bowl, gently mix the turkey, curry paste, and 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper with your hands just until blended. Form the mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
3. Oil the grill grate. Grill the burgers, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers of the burgers registers 165°F, 12 to 15 minutes total.
4. While the burgers cook, finely grate 1 teaspoons 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 teaspoons salt. In another small bowl, toss the cucumber with the cilantro, shallot, and vinegar.
5. Toast the buns cut side down on the grill until browned and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
6. 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.