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Basil Lemon Turkey Burgers
Basil Lemon Turkey Burgers
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
32 mins
 

These basil lemon turkey burgers are incredibly juicy and flavorful with a homemade mayo, fresh smoked mozzarella and peppery arugula on top! 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Basil Lemon Turkey Burgers, Turkey Burgers
Servings: 4
Calories: 525 kcal
Author: Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Ingredients
FOR THE HOMEMADE LEMON BASIL MAYO
  • 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 whole basil leaves finely chopped
  • 1 pinch truffle salt
  • 1 cup canola oil
FOR THE TURKEY BURGERS
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil packed and finely chopped
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 whole lemon zested
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 thin slices fresh smoked mozzarella
  • 4 whole hamburger buns
  • baby arugula as needed
Instructions
  1. First, make the homemade mayo. Wrap a large bowl in a cold, wet towel to help it emulsify. Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, Dijon, basil and salt in the bowl and whisk them together well. Continue to whisk while you slowly pour in the canola oil. Keep whisking until it is a creamy, pale mayonnaise! Set the bowl aside while you make the turkey burgers. There will be lots leftover and this stuff will keep for days in a sealed container to put on sandwiches and other yummy things!
  2. For the burgers, combine the basil, egg, lemon zest, Dijon, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir it all together. Add in the ground turkey and mix it thoroughly with your clean hands. Then pre-heat an electric griddle to 350 or heat up a grill pan or griddle pan over medium high heat. Divide the burger mixture equally into quarters and form each of them into patties. Make a little thumb indentation in the middle of each of them so that they are even when they puff up as they cook.
  3. Grease the griddle with the butter and cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on the first side. Flip them over to be close together and top each of them with the slice of mozzarella. Place a large stainless steel bowl over the patties on the griddle like a dome to steam them and really melt the cheese while they cook for another 5-6 minutes. While they cook, toast the buns. When they're done place each burger on a bun, top them with a spoonful of the mayo and a small handful of the arugula. Serve immediately with sides and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Basil Lemon Turkey Burgers
Amount Per Serving (1 burger)
Calories 525 Calories from Fat 257
% Daily Value*
Fat 28.6g44%
Saturated Fat 7.6g48%
Cholesterol 167mg56%
Sodium 586mg25%
Potassium 414mg12%
Carbohydrates 27.1g9%
Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 42g84%
Calcium 230mg23%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.