Imagine a burger that defies every traditional expectation - a luxurious blend of succulent lobster and rich ground beef, crowned with a decadent chive beurre blanc sauce that will make your taste buds dance with pure gastronomic delight. This isn't just another burger; this is a gourmet experience that transforms an everyday meal into an extraordinary culinary adventure that will have your dinner guests talking for weeks!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- Lobster meat, cooked
- Ground beef
- Chives, chopped
- Butter
- White wine
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Buns
Instructions
- Prepare lobster meat by carefully removing meat from shells and chopping into small, uniform pieces. Ensure meat is at room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef and chopped lobster meat. Season mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently mix ingredients without overworking the meat to maintain tenderness.
- Form two equal-sized burger patties, creating a slight indentation in the center to prevent bulging during cooking. Refrigerate patties for 10 minutes to help them hold shape.
- For beurre blanc sauce, finely chop fresh chives and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine white wine and lemon juice. Reduce liquid over medium heat until volume is reduced by half.
- Gradually whisk cold butter into reduced wine mixture, creating a smooth, emulsified sauce. Add chopped chives and season with salt and pepper. Keep sauce warm but not hot.
- Preheat grill or heavy skillet to medium-high heat. Cook burger patties for approximately 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, ensuring internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Lightly toast burger buns on grill or in a separate pan until golden and crisp edges form.
- Assemble burgers by placing patty on toasted bun, generously drizzling chive beurre blanc sauce over the top. Garnish with additional fresh chives if desired.
- Serve immediately, ensuring sauce remains warm and burger is hot off the grill.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Ensure lobster meat and ground beef are at similar temperatures to guarantee even mixing and cooking.
- Handle with Care: When combining lobster and beef, mix gently to prevent tough, dense patties. Light touch means tender burgers!
- Chill Before Grilling: Refrigerating patties for 10 minutes helps them maintain shape and prevents falling apart during cooking.
- Sauce Technique: When making beurre blanc, whisk butter gradually and keep sauce warm (not hot) to prevent separation.
- Perfect Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to check burger's internal temperature reaches 160°F for safe, juicy results.
- Bun Selection Matters: Choose sturdy, slightly toasted buns that can handle the rich, saucy burger without getting soggy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 44g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 180mg
