Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers With Tropical Fruit Salsa Recipes

JAMAICAN JERK TURKEY BURGERS WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• To prepare salsa, in a medium bowl, combine papaya, mango, 1/4 cup of red onion and 14/ cup green pepper, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.
• To prepare burgers, in a large bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup red onion, remaining 1/4 cup of green pepper, oats, ketchup, jerk seasoning and egg and mix well. Add turkey; mix thouroughly. Shape turkey into four 1 inch thich patties; cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Broil burgers until cooked through, flipping once, about 20-25 minutes total. Serve each bruger topped with about a heaping 1/3 cup of salsa.

JERK TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the couscous with 1/2 c.
• water; let stand 20 minutes or until the water is completely absorbed.
• Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, heat the oil over low heat.
• Add the bell pepper, garlic and spices.
• Saute until the red pepper is slightly softened, about 1-2 minutes.
• Let cool completely.
• Prepare the grill.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the couscous, the spice/bellpepper mixture and the turkey and mix thoroughly, but lightly- use just enough mixing to combine everything.
• Shape the mixture into 4 patties.
• Grill or broil on a lightly oiled rack until brown and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side for 3/4" thick burgers.
• Place on buns, serve with lettuce and tomatoes.

JAMAICAN-ME-NUTS! MAHI-MAHI TACOS WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Brush fillets with canola oil and sprinkle evenly both sides, with jerk rub seasoning.
• *Use 1 teaspoons seasoning per side per each fillet. More or less to taste.
• Rub into fish evenly to coat.
• Place fillets on hot grill and grill 3-5 minutes per side or til done and flakes easily with a fork.
• Warm tortillas on grill.
• Cut fillets into chunks, or coarsely shred with a fork.
• Divide fish evenly onto 8 warmed tortillas.
• Top each with fruit salsa, a slice of avocado, shredded cabbage, jicama, and top with lime sour cream.
• Lime sour cream:.
• Mix sour cream, lime juice and zest in small bowl.
• Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
• *Note: If scotch bonnet or habanero peppers are too hot for your tastebuds, a red jalapeno can be substituted! They are actually quite mild.
• Enjoy!
• Serves 4, two tacos apiece!
• The seasoning is: Dry Jerk Seasoning by susie cooks, recipe #229443.

JERK BURGERS

Steps:

• Toast the allspice berries lightly in a dry skillet, then grind them and the peppercorns finely.
• Mix with the remaining dry spices.
• Mince the garlic, and add it to the spices, with the vinegar and the minced chives.
• Add the meat, egg and breadcrumbs, and mix very well.
• Form into 4 patties and broil on both sides until done; about 15 to 20 minutes.

JAMAICAN JERK TURKEY BURGERS WITH PAPAYA-MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For the salsa:.
• Combine papaya, mango, red pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime rind and juice.
• Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Prepare grill to medium heat.
• For the burgers:.
• Combine 1 cup onion , breadcrumbs, sweet and sour sauce, red pepper,jerk seasoning,and egg white. Stir well.
• Add turkey; mix well to combine.
• Divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1-inch-thick patty. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Lightly coat patties with cooking spray; place on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 7 minutes on each side or until done.
• Cut rolls in half horizontally.
• Place rolls, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until lightly toasted.
• Place 1 patty on bottom half of each roll; top with 1/2 cup salsa and top half of roll.

TROPICAL BURGER WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Directions: Start the BBQ sauce and Salsa. Mix together egg, ground beef, and soy sauce. Start your Grill. Cut the burgers into 4 quarters. Pat the burgers to make a smooth surface. Sprinkle with pepper and Cook until bottom is nicely browned. Flip the burger and cook until it is brown. Place a pineapple slice each on the bottom half of four buns. Coat the burgers with the BBQ sauce, place them on the buns, and place some fruit salsa on top of them. Try serving with diced pineapple, mango, and/or papaya.
• Directions For BBQ Sauce: Place sweet onions in butter in a small saucepan and sauté until soft and translucent. Add brown sugar, dry mustard, cider vinegar, pineapple, ketchup, lime juice, pomegranate juice, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until combined and cook over medium heat until reduced and thickened, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Directions For Fruit Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate it for at least 15 minutes.