Asian Burgers With Wasabi Lime Mayonnaise

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup green onion, sliced thin
• 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• salt
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 4 wheat hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
• butter lettuce leaf
• tomato, slices
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 teaspoon prepared wasabi paste
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Recipe

• 1 to make the burgers: combine all ingredients (except the sesame seeds) in a large bowl and mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not over mix. form turkey into 4 patties about 1/2 inch thick. sprinkle over the top of each patty the sesame seeds, patting lightly to adhere. spray skillet with vegetable spray and heat a skillet over medium-high heat. once hot, add burgers. cook for 4-5 minutes per side.
• 2 toast buns if desired, then top burgers with wasabi mayo, lettuce and tomatoes; serve.
• 3 wasabi lime mayonnaise: mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. cover and refrigerate for, at least, 1 hour.