Indulge in a tantalizing symphony of flavors with our collection of zesty burger recipes. From the classic All-American burger elevated with a zesty twist to the exotic fusion of Asian flavors, this article offers a culinary journey that will satisfy every palate. Discover the secrets to creating juicy, flavorful patties, perfectly toasted buns, and an array of zesty toppings that will transform your burger into a mouthwatering masterpiece. Whether you prefer the bold heat of jalapeños or the tangy sweetness of pineapple, these recipes have something for every zesty burger enthusiast. Get ready to embark on a burger-licious adventure and elevate your grilling game to new heights.
Let's cook with our recipes!
SIMPLE ZESTY ASIAN SALMON BURGERS
Easy and affordable, this is great to fix when your family is craving a specialty-type burger. Prepared with canned salmon, this recipe offers an easy way to add an Asian twist to a burger with just a hint of spice. Add more ginger or Sriracha for a bigger kick. Serve with mixed fresh cut fruit such as cantaloupe, strawberries, and blueberries.
Provided by Ginger Hackley
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a colander on top of a bowl; add salmon to the colander and separate fish a bit to allow it to drain. Let stand until well drained, about 10 minutes. Discard juice and transfer salmon to a large bowl.
- Mix bell pepper and onion into the salmon. Add bread crumbs, eggs, soy sauce, Sriracha, ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, mustard powder, and garlic powder; mix to combine. Form into 5 patties. Place patties on a cookie sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator, 1 hour to overnight.
- Heat vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Gently place burgers into the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook, turning just once, until well browned, 7 to 9 minutes per side. Place cooked burgers on a serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 129.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
EASY ZESTY SALMON BURGERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: yogurt, spicy dijon, fresh dill, fresh chives, honey, fresh skinless salmon, red onion, fresh dill, prepared horseradish, honey, sea salt, pepper
Provided by Mel Boyajian
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine yogurt, spicy dijon, dill, chives, and honey. Set aside.
- Cut salmon into ½ inch (1¼ cm) cubes and transfer to a food processor.
- Pulse 5 times.
- Add onion, dill, horseradish, honey, salt, and pepper and pulse a few more times to combine.
- Form mixture into 4 patties.
- Drizzle small amount of olive oil into frying pan and heat pan to medium-high.
- Cook patties for 3-4 minutes until browned. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Serve on your favorite multi-grain bread with yogurt dill sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 4 grams
ZESTY CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR BURGERS
These spicy, grilled beef burgers are served on toasted buns with chipotle Cheddar cheese.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Make drainage holes in a sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil with a grilling fork; set aside.
- Combine ground beef, 1 cup salsa, 1/2 cup tortilla chips, 1/2 cup green onions, garlic salt and chili powder in large bowl until well blended. Shape beef mixture into 8 burgers, 4 inches in diameter and 1/2inch thick.
- Place foil sheet on grill grate with nonstick (dull) side facing up. Immediately place burgers on foil.
- Grill burgers uncovered, 5 minutes each side or until no longer pink in center. Grill or lightly toast hamburger buns. Top burgers with 1 slice cheese before removing from grill let melt. Place burgers on buns. Top with remaining salsa, tortilla chips and green onions.
ZESTY SALMON BURGERS
These burgers are quick and easy to make and are a regular summer main dish at our house. Horseradish add a tasty zip to convenient canned salmon that even people do not care for salmon will be "hooked."-Melanie Dunn, Wilmore, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Shape into four patties. , In a large skillet, cook patties in butter over medium heat, for 5-6 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve on rolls with lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 30g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 1313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
ZESTY TURKEY BURGERS
My husband and I were watching our weight last summer and we found that this recipe was really easy to make. And it's delicious! -Louise Gilbert of Quesnel, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Transfer half of the mixture to a large bowl; stir in oats. Set remaining ketchup mixture aside for basting. Crumble turkey over oat mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, basting occasionally with ketchup mixture. Serve on lettuce-lined buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZESTY TURKEY BURGERS
Turkey burgers with a bit of zest. Great on buns or plain.
Provided by BRUJABONITA
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, crushed pretzels, green bell pepper, and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties, and arrange in the baking dish.
- Bake 30 minutes, turning once, to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Top each patty with a slice of cheese during the last few minutes of cook time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 157.3 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 433 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
ZESTY WHITE BEAN BURGERS
Venture into tasty burgers that skip the beef but keep the taste.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place beans in food processor or blender. Cover and process until slightly mashed. In medium bowl, mix beans, chiles, onions, bread crumbs and egg. Shape into 5 patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. Coat each patty with cornmeal.
- In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook patties in oil about 10 minutes, turning at least once, until crisp and thoroughly cooked on both sides.
- Top patties with cheese. Cover and cook 1 minute or until cheese just begins to melt.
- Top bottom halves of buns with lettuce, patties, guacamole and salsa. Cover with tops of buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg
ZESTY BURGERS
Here are some lip smackin' burger recipes that you can try for yourself. Pair them with some homemade or store-bought salads and dinner is ready!
Provided by Foxxyladyone
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 16m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well.
- Shape into four patties.
- Place on grill until no longer pink.
- Serve on buns.
ZESTY SIR - LIME BURGERS
Make and share this Zesty Sir - Lime Burgers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AmandaInOz
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Form into 6-8 patties.
- Grill on a hot BBQ grill or on the stove top to your liking.
- Serve with your choice of bread and toppings.
ZESTY ONION BURGERS
My mother found this simple recipe on a soup can over 40 years ago. The oniony sandwiches starred many of our Sunday suppers. I carry on the tradition today, making them for my husband and our two grown sons.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the soup, water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Spread cut sides of buns with butter; toast the buns. Top with beef mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right beef: Opt for ground chuck or sirloin with an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio.
- Season simply: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all you need.
- Mix gently: Overmixing can make the burgers tough.
- Form the patties: Make them 1-inch thick and 4 inches wide.
- Chill the burgers: This helps them hold their shape and cook evenly.
- Cook the burgers over medium heat: This prevents them from drying out.
- Flip the burgers only once: This helps them stay juicy.
- Use a meat thermometer: Cook the burgers to an internal temperature of 160°F for medium.
- Let the burgers rest: This allows the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the burgers on toasted buns: Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you can make delicious and juicy zesty burgers at home. Experiment with different toppings and sides to create your own unique burgers. So fire up the grill and get cooking! Your taste buds will thank you.
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