Pan Seared Burgers Recipes

JULIA CHILD'S PAN-FRIED THIN BURGER

Steps:

• In a small saute pan, over high heat, saute the shallots in the butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Divide the meat into 4 portions. One at a time, flatten each by chopping and spreading the meat with light strokes of your chefs knife. Season each with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the shallots. Blend into the meat, chopping and turning it as you shape the portions into 4 1/2 to 5-inch round patties, 1/4-inch thick. Toast the hamburger buns and distribute them to your guests. Suggest that they dress the bottom halves of their rolls as they wish while you cook the burgers. Lightly dust the surface of a large, hot saute pan, with salt. When the pan is very hot, but not smoking, lay a patty in the pan. Rapidly add a second burger. Brown the meat, about 20 seconds. Turn patties to other side. Cook until done, about 1 minute. Remove cooked burgers to a warm platter. Repeat process with 2 remaining burgers. Place finished burgers onto guests buns as quickly as possible so they can add their finishing touches.

PAN-SEARED BURGERS

Steps:

• Break egg into a large bowl; whisk with water until smooth. Add breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well to blend flavours.
• Crumble beef over egg mixture, with a wooden spoon, mix beef and egg mixture just until combined.
• Shape into four to six patties, each about 3/4 inch thick.
• Set a skillet that will hold burgers comfortably in one layer over medium-high heat. Brush bottom of skillet with oil. Heat until oil is just shimmering. Arrange burgers in skillet. Fry until brown and crisp on bottom, about six minutes per side.
• Remove burgers to a plate topped with towelling and pat off any visible fat.

PAN-SEARED SALMON BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix the salmon, chives, parsley, salt and pepper together. Mold into two patties. Add the canola oil to the pan to heat. When the oil is heated, place the patties into the oil and cook for 15 minutes on each side. When the patties are golden brown, remove from pan and place on hot buttered buns. Add onion, tomatoes, bacon, cucumber, and your favorite mustard. Enjoy!