Key West Surf and Turf Burger with Cilantro Lime Salsa
Savor the flavor of the Florida Keys with this Surf and turf Burger. It's grilled to perfection then topped with Key West pinks & piled high with burger salsa.
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 545kcal
Ingredients
Salsa
- ¾ cup tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, minced
- ½ avocado, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1 Tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon key lime juice
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt to taste
Burgers
- 1 ¼ lb. ground chuck
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Nellie & Joe's key lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 medium shrimp, shelled & deveined
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
Salsa
- Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Refrigerate for 1-3 hours to let the flavors blend.
Burgers
- Mix ground beef, key lime juice, salt and pepper together.
- Form into 4 patties.
- Press 2 shrimp into the top of each burger.
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Grill burgers for 8-12 minutes, depending on preferred doneness, turning halfway through.
- During the last 5 minutes, place halved buns on grill until toasted. Watch carefully as they toast very quickly.
- Place a burger on each bun and top with key lime salsa. Serve remaining salsa on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 4.7mg
