Island Ahi Burgers With Cilantro Chile Lime Sauce Recipes

PACIFIC RIM CHICKEN BURGERS WITH GINGER MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• MIX chicken, panko, egg, onions, cilantro, garlic, chili sauce and salt in a large bowl.
• With oiled hands, form into 4 patties.
• Mix together teriyaki glaze and honey in a small bowl.
• In large nonstick fry pan over medium high heat, place 1 tablespoon oil.
• Add chicken and cook, turning and brushing with teriyaki glaze, about 10 minutes or until done.
• PLACE burgers on toasted buns and top with lettuce, cucumber and Ginger Mayonnaise (recipe follows).
• Garnish with additional cilantro and cucumber slices.
• Ginger Mayonnaise: MIX 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish, 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons lime juice, 1 clove garlic, minced and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.

ISLAND HONEY BURGERS

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.

ISLAND INSANITY BURGER

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!

CHILI LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, chile paste and green onions in a bowl.

ISLANDS HAWAIIAN TERIYAKI BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Tear off a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Non-Stick Foil long enough to cover entire grill grate. Make drainage holes in the non-stick foil with a grilling fork; set aside.
• Combine terriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, and salt and pepper in a large bowl until well blended.
• Shape beef mixture into 8 burgers, 4 inches round and 1/2-inch thick.
• Place foil sheet with holes on grill grate with non-stick (dull) side facing up. Immediately place burgers and pineapple rings on foil.
• Grill burgers and pineapple uncovered 5 minutes; turn. Brush burgers with remaining terriyaki sauce; grill 5 minutes.
• Remove pineapple rings from foil. Turn burgers; brush with terriyaki sauce. Grill 3 minutes longer or until burgers are done.
• Lightly toast hamburger buns on grill. Top burgers with 1 slice cheese before removing from grill.
• Spread buns with mayonnaise and add lettuce, onion and tomato.
• Place burgers on buns; top with grilled pineapple rings.
• Serve with additional teriyaki sauce, as desired.

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: ISLAND AHI BURGERS WITH CILANTRO-CHILE-LIME

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 non-stick griddle, over med-high heat.
• Add patties, and cook 3-4 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.