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Surf n Turf Burger

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes

Ingredients

Mayo Dressing

  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped

Burgers

  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 4 oz lobster tails removed from shell and butterflied
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 potato burger buns
  • 2 leaves butterhead lettuce
  • 2 slices beefsteak tomato

Equipment & Utensils

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Sauté pan

Instructions

  • Mix together mayo, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and chives in a small bowl, then cover and place in fridge.
  • Split ground beef into two equal portions then gently mold each portion into a burger patty.
  • Make sure the center of each patty is a little less dense than the outer edges. Just gently press down in the center with your fingers and thumbs while holding each patty in both hands. Do not overwork the patty.
  • Season with salt and pepper then cook burger patties to preferred temperature.
  • Set burgers aside, loosely covered with aluminum foil to rest for 3-5 minutes.
  • While burgers are resting melt butter in sauté pan, then cook lobster tails on medium heat, on both sides (approx. 2 mins. each side).
  • The lobster tails will become opaque once cooked.
  • Set cooked lobster tails aside.
  • Grill the inside of the burger buns until warm on the outside.
  • Place lettuce on top of base of burger bun and then place burger patty on top of lettuce.
  • Add a slice of tomato then place lobster tails on top of tomato.
  • Apply a generous helping of mayo dressing and crown with top of burger bun.
  • Serve immediately.