Prosciutto Lamb Burgers

I love lamb burgers and this one is delightful! Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

• Ready In: 36 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  plain  dried breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• 2  tablespoons  whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup  grated pecorino romano cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped sun-dried tomato
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  lb ground lamb
• 6  slices prosciutto, sliced medium-thin (for wrapping the burgers)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
•  fresh basil leaf, for topping each burger
•  fresh tomato, slices for topping each burger
•  extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
•  balsamic vinegar, for drizzling

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine the bread crumbs, parsley, egg, milk, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper, Stir to combine. Add the lamb and stir until incorporated. Divide the mixture into 6 (1-inch) thick burgers. Place the slices of prosciutto on a cutting board or piece of parchment paper. Place 1 lamb burger in the center of each slice of prosciutto and wrap the prosciutto around the burger.
2. Place a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat for 2 minutes. Place the lamb burgers, prosciutto-covered side down in the pan and cook over medium heat until the prosciutto is golden, about 6 to 8 minutes. Turn the burgers and finish cooking, about 6 to 8 minutes more.
3. Remove the burgers from the pan and place on a serving platter or individual plates. Top each burger with 2 to 3 basil leaves, 1 to 2 slices of tomato, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.