Spicy Caramelized Mayo

Makes 4 burgers

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 small shallot, minced

1 teaspoon purchased red curry paste

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing or light mayonnaise dressing

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef

4 ounces peeled and cooked baby pink Kodiak Shrimp, chopped

2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 large onion or sesame Kaiser rolls, split

Lettuce (optional)

Sliced tomatoes (optional)

Sweet pickle slices (optional)

Directions

1. To make spicy caramelized Mayo, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

Cook onion in hot oil for 7 minutes or until browned (caramelized), stirring occasionally

Reduce heat to medium

Add shallot and curry paste; cook and stir for 2 minutes more

Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl; cover and chill

Stir mayonnaise or salad dressing into chilled onion mixture

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until ready to serve

2. Combine ground beef, Kodiak Shrimp, dill, sea salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well

Shape mixture into 4 patties about 1 inch thick

3. Place burger patties on the lightly oiled rack of the grill directly over medium heat

Grill for 18 to 23 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in centers register 160 degree F, turning burgers once halfway through grilling

4. Toast rolls on grill, if desired; serve burgers on rolls

Top with some of the Spicy Caramelized Mayo, and, if desired, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and sweet pickle slices

Make Ahead:

Make the Spicy Caramelized Mayo up to 3 days ahead of time

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use

Test Kitchen Tip

The internal color of a burger is not a reliable doneness indicator

A beef patty cooked to 160F is safe, regardless of color

To measure the doneness of a patty, insert an instant-read thermometer through the side of the patty to a depth of 2 to 3 inches

Nutritional facts per serving

calories: 498, total fat: 32g, saturated fat: 6g, cholesterol: 93mg, sodium: 867mg, carbohydrate: 30g, fiber: 1g, protein: 21g, vitamin C: 10%, calcium: 3%, iron: 17%