Deen Burger Recipes

SHRIMP BURGER

Steps:

• Saute the celery, carrots, onions, herbs, garlic, bay leaf, paprika and salt, pepper and sugar to taste (this is called a sofrito) in a medium saute pan, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool until ready to use.
• Pulse the shrimp in a food processor, leaving some larger shrimp pieces. Mix with the sofrito and sprinkle with salt.
• Form the shrimp mixture into 4 to 6 burger patties. Sprinkle both sides of the burgers with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large saute pan with the butter over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Pull the burgers from the pan and toast the buns in the butter (you may need to add a little more butter at this step, depending on how much is left in the pan).
• To serve, top the burger with Aioli and Cabbage-Apple Slaw.
• Place the egg yolks, lemon juice and hot sauce in a food processor and pulse to combine.
• While the food processor is running, slowly add the oil to form an emulsion. Once the egg yolks and oil have emulsified, thin out with water (about 1/4 cup) and season with salt and pepper. Fold in the herbs. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Mix together the cabbage and apples in a large bowl and season with salt.
• Combine the lemon juice, olive oil and thyme in a small bowl. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Mix the slaw with the dressing.

PAULA DEEN'S TUNA BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine the tuna, bread crumbs, and egg, and stir lightly.
• Add the onion, celery, pimento (if using), lemon juice, horseradish, garlic, and pepper, and mix again.
• Form the mixture into 4 patties. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook the patties, covered, until golden brown. (We began cooking on the grill and finished in the oven). Carefully flip the patties and cook the other side for 5 minutes.
• Finish baking in the oven until golden brown.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BURGER(PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Brush mushrooms caps with olive oil; sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Grill mushrooms, smooth side down, covered with grill lid, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, pesto, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread mixture evenly over cut sides of buns.
• Divide arugula evenly over bottom halves of buns.
• Top each evenly with peppers.
• Place mushrooms caps over peppers. Cover with tops of buns.

PAULA DEEN'S BO BURGER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
• Add 1/2 c cold water and mix by hand until meat has absorbed all the water (the water keeps the burgers moist and juicy).
• Shape into 4 patties.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• Spray the skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Add the burgers and cook to desired temperature, about 8-10 minutes per side for medium-well.
• Remove the burgers from the pan and set aside.
• Add the onion slices to the same skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, being careful to keep them in whole slices; it should take about 3 minutes per side.
• Remove from pan and set aside.
• Crack the eggs into the same skillet and cook until the yolk is not runny. Carefully remove from pan.
• Lay the bottom of the 4 hamburger buns on a flat surface.
• Top each bun with a burger.
• Top the burgers with 1 egg, onion slice, 1 slice of cheese and then the top bun.
• Lightly press the sandwich together with your hand.
• Place the sandwiches into the pan and cook for 1 minute on each side to griddle the buns.
• Serve and enjoy!