Scallion Sesame Turkey Burger Food

SESAME-GINGER TURKEY PATTIES

Steps:

• Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, scallion, garlic and ginger.
• Place ground turkey in a medium bowl, mix in sauce and gently combine using your hands.
• Cover bowl and place in fridge for 20-30 minutes.
• Form into 4 patties, and grill turning once, 4-5 minutes per side.

SCALLION SESAME TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• Mix togeter, gently. the turkey, sesame seeds, soy, scallions, cilantro, garlic, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and bread crumbs.
• Form into patties.
• I usually mix all this together and make patties in the morning and leave in the refrigerator till I'm ready for them.
• Sometimes that is the next day.
• Brush with a little oil before grilling if desired.
• Grill on the George Foreman, in a grill pan.
• If you're using the outside grill increase the breadcrumbs a bit to insure they don't fall apart.

TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine the 1st six ingredients in a bowl. Blend in the cheese.
• Form into 4 patties.
• Spray a frying pan with cooking spray.
• Cook patties until done.
• Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce and tomatoes.

ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS WITH SESAME MAYO

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Place bread in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs.
• Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add ground turkey, water chestnuts, hoisin, scallions, ginger, garlic and salt; mix well. (The mixture will be moist.)
• With dampened hands, form the mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties, make them thinner at the center, to prevent them from steaming as they cook. (*To MAKE AHEAD: wrap patties individually and refrigerate for up to 8 hours or OAMC: freeze up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.).
• Oil the grill rack (**Oil a folded paper towel - hold it with the thongs & pull it toward you over the rack. DO NOT use cooking spray over a hot fire.)
• Brush the patties with sesame oil.
• Grill until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.).
• SESAME MAYONNAISE:
• Combine all ingredients (with the exception of the scallions) and whisk until well blended; then fold in the scallions.
• Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, optional.
• APRICOT MUSTARD - OPTIONAL - DIPPING SAUCE:.
• Combine all ingredients with the exception of the crushed red pepper flakes, in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Add crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
• Let cool to room emperature before serving.
• (***Can be made up to 2 weeks before.).

BAYOU TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• Prepare a barbecue grill or preheat the broiler.
• Place the turkey in a bowl and mix it well with the scallions, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, thyme, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Gently form the mixture into 4 patties.
• Grill or broil the burgers until cooked through - 5 -6 minutes per side.
• Serve immediately on the toasted buns.

CAJUN TURKEY BURGER SKILLET

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook turkey, bell pepper and Cajun seasoning over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in hot water, milk and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 13 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Substitution.
• Cajun seasoning is a blend of seasonings. If you don't have it, jazz up this skillet meal with chili powder for a different taste.