Island Burger Recipes

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; mix well.
• Shape into 8 patties.
• Grill the burgers, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side.
• Brush with soy sauce.
• Contiinue grilling for 4-6 minutes or until juices run clear, basting several times.
• During the last 4 minutes, grill the pineapple slices until browned, turning once.
• Serve burgers and pineapple on buns with lettuce and condiments of your choice.

Steps:

• Bring a skillet or grill pan sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Place the pineapple in the skillet and cook until slightly blackened and caramelized, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside to cool.
• Add patty to the skillet and cook until hot, about 2 minutes per side. Place cheese slice on top of the patty while still in the skillet.
• Place the patty on the bottom 1/2 of the bun, and top with teriyaki sauce. Add pineapple, tomato, and lettuce.
• Spread the mayonnaise on the top half of the bun, and finish your burger off with the bun's top 1/2. Now CHOMP!

Steps:

• Sauce: Char peppers over gas flame or under broiler until blistered on all sides. Enclose in a paper bag and let stand 15 minutes. Peel peppers, remove stem and seeds, and dice. Measure 1/4 cup diced peppers into a small bowl and add mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and salt; stir well.
• Burgers: Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat egg and stir in panko, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice and zest, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add ahi and combine gently; form 4 patties.
• Heat vegetable oil on nonstick griddle over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. Toast rolls under broiler during last few minutes of cooking. Spread sauce on roll bottom and top with onion, tomato, sprouts, and additional sauce. Add roll tops and devour.

Steps:

• Mix this well and set aside. Allow to sit for a few hours for flavors to develop.
• Use to make hamburgers and hot dogs.