Scallop Burgers

Hubby actually offered to cook tonight! It was great. I didn’t know what to do with myself, so I helped him out. This recipe came from a cookbook he gave me for Christmas a couple years ago. We’ve liked most of the recipes that have come out of it and this one was no exception. The burgers themselves are easy to make, but there is a lot of chopping that is necessary that can take some time.

I loved how they came out and the slice of orange on the sandwich was a pleasant surprise. We both agreed that we should make these again.

Scallop Burgers – from Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats (recipe #181) – makes 4
1 1/2 pounds large seas scallops, patted dry
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
3 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
2 tsp Ol Bay Seasoning or other seafood seasing blend
coarse salt and coars pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Romaine lettuce leaves
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
1 naval orange, pith and peel removed, sliced into thin disks
Zest of 1 orange (zest before peeling and slicing)
4 crusty rolls, splot and toasted

Place scallops in food processor and pulse to coarsely grind the scallops, then transfer to a bowl.Mix with the shallots, parsley, orange zest, chives, Old Bay, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix and form patties 3/4 to 1 inch thick.

Cook in a hot nonstick pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side, or until just firm but with a bit of give left. The patties should be evenly carmelized on both sides.

Char the buns under the broiler and drizzle with olive oil. Place the burgers on the bottoms of the buns and top with lettuce, onions, and oranges.

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5 Responses to “Salmon with Yellow Pepper Cilantro Pesto”

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    Josie — July 22, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    Yum!! I’m always looking for new ways to make salmon. Can’t wait to try this!

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    Colleen — July 22, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    This looks delicious! I love pesto with salmon and this adds even more great flavors.

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    Kerstin — July 22, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    Looks like a perfect salmon recipe! I still haven’t been to Penzey’s, but will make it there one of these weekends!

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    Scott W. — July 23, 2009 at 12:38 am

    So how powerful was the cilantro flavor? I’m not a big fan of cilantro, but Steph is. I might try to make this if it isn’t to powerfully flavored with cilantro.

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    Jen — July 23, 2009 at 12:40 am

    I don’t know if we can be friends Scott. Cilantro is awesome. Honestly, it was more garlicy than cilantro flavored, but I’ve heard that people who don’t like cilantro really can’t stand it and I love it, so I don’t know if that’s a fair assessment… I say give it a shot. If you don’t like the pesto, eat yours without it.

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