Drunken Jerk Turkey Burger with Papaya-Mango Salsa
Since the weather is scorching hot, why not conjure cool tropical breezes with this sweet-and-savory grilled burger? It’s topped with a fresh salsa made from papaya, mango, red onion, and cilantro, with a twist of lime. Pairs perfectly with the sweet Caribbean heat of Secret Aardvark’s Drunken Jerk Jamaican Marinade…and the umbrella-topped cocktail of your choice.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Salsa
2/3 cup diced peeled papaya
2/3 cup diced peeled mango
¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Burgers
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
½ cup Secret Aardvark Drunken Jerk Jamaican Marinade
1 large egg white
1 pound ground turkey
Cooking spray
4 (2-ounce) Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns
Instructions
To prepare salsa, combine first 6 ingredients. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium heat.
To prepare burgers, combine 1 cup onion and next 5 ingredients (onion through egg white), stirring well. Add turkey; mix well to combine. Divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1-inch-thick patty. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
Lightly coat patties with cooking spray; place on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 7 minutes on each side or until done.
Cut rolls in half horizontally. Place rolls, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each roll; top with 1/2 cup salsa and top half of roll.