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Olive-Lamb Burger with Mint Gremolata

Gourmet Made Simple | Fire and Flavor Grilling Co, 2007

This burger, a twist on the combination of lamb and mint, will have your guests clamoring for more.–Gena Knox

LC Try It, You'll Like It Note

Author Gena Knox notes that the mint gremolata is also a boon to lamb chops or grilled tuna. Try it, you’ll like it.

Olive-Lamb Burger with Mint Gremolata Recipe

Hands-On Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Makes 4 servings

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Ingredients

  • For the mint gremolata
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice and grated zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the olive-lamb burgers
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1/3 cup chopped and pitted kalamata olives
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns

Directions

  • 1. Prepare the grill or grill pan to medium-hot.
  • 2. To make the sauce, combine the mint, parsley, garlic, lemon juice and zest, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl, combine the lamb, olives, and oregano; season with a generous amount of black pepper and a touch of salt. Divide the mixture into 4 equal patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
  • 4. Cook the olive-lamb burgers until seared on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the burgers and continue cooking, about 4 minutes for medium, or until desired doneness.
  • 5. Serve on the hamburger buns, with the gremolata sauce on the side.
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Olive-Lamb Burger with Mint Gremolata Recipe © 2007 . Photo © 2007 Erica Georges Dines. All rights reserved.