Lamb and Lobster Burger

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A surf n' turf meal served with homemade Guacamole and Roasted Corn Sundried Tomato Salsa.

Equipment needed: Tin foil, food processor, BBQ

Courtesy of Dwayne Ennest of Big Fish

Roasted Onions & Jalapeno

• 2 large white onions
• 3 clove garlic, peeled
• 6 jalapeno peppers

Roasted Corn Sundried Tomato Salsa

• 4 corn on the cob
• 1 cup sundried tomatoes
• 1 large red onion, diced finely
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 3 roasted jalapenos, diced
• 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt

Guacamole

• 6 ripe avocados
• 1 large red onion, finely diced
• ¾ cup lime juice
• 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 3 roasted jalapenos
• 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt

Lobster

• 1 lobster (approx. 1.5 lbs)

Lamb Patties

• 2 large roasted white onions
• 3 clove roasted garlic
• 5 lb(s) ground lamb
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• ¼ cup HP sauce
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp Tabasco sauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp ground chilli powder
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp coarse sea salt

Lamb and Lobster Burger

• salt and pepper, to taste
• 10 slices (1-oz each) cambozola cheese
• 10 ciabatta buns (or substitute with 10 hamburger buns)

To Make

Roasted Onions & Jalapeno

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Wrap onions, garlic, and jalapeno peppers in foil.

3. Place in oven and roast for 30 minutes.

Roasted Corn Sundried Tomato Salsa

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Heat large pot of water and bring to boil. Blanch corn in boiling water for 2 minutes. Remove corn from water and grill on hot BBQ for 5 minutes or until kernels turn a golden yellow. Shave kernels off cob. Caution, corn will be hot. Set aside.

3. Soak sundried tomatoes in warm water until soft. Drain tomatoes and dice.

4. Add corn kernels, diced red onion, lime juice, cucumber, cilantro, roasted jalapeno, and sea salt to sundried tomatoes.

5. Let stand 30 minutes.

Guacamole

1. Peel and dice avocados.

2. Combine all ingredients and let stand for 30 minutes.

Lobster

1. Bring pot of water to a boil.

2. Place lobster in pot. Allow for 6 minutes of cook time per pound of meat.

3. Note: Lobster will turn bright red once cooked through.

4. Declaw meat and set aside.

Lamb Patties

1. Puree roasted onion and garlic.

2. Combine all ingredients in food processor.

3. With hands form mixture into even 7-ounce balls. Press down gently to form 10 even patties.

Lamb and Lobster Burger

1. Preheat grill to medium high.

2. Season lamb patties with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 10 minutes on each side or to desired doneness.

3. Remove patties from grill and top with 2-ounces of lobster meat and 1 slice cambozola cheese each. Place patties in oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese has melted.

4. Grill ciabatta buns for 30 seconds on each side until golden.

5. Remove from oven and place each patty on open ciabatta bun. Top with 1 tablespoon salsa and guacamole each. Close bun and serve.