Surf n Turf Burger
Lobster and beef, an unexpected combination that combines the best of land and sea. The fresh briny meat of the lobster enhances the savory buttery beef bringing your burger game to a new level.
Servings Prep Time
3People 20minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Servings Prep Time
3People 20minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Ingredients
Lobster and Burger
For burger
Instructions
  1. Heat grill on high until hot
Prepare the lobster
  1. Take live lobster and cut down the middle of the head (this is actually the most humane way to kill a lobster). Here is a how to video.
  3. Continue splitting the lobster in half.
  4. Clean the lobster to remove guts and other unwanted parts.
  5. Take the lobster cut side up and coat with a little olive oil.
  6. Place on grill cut side up and grill for 10 minutes until the meat firms up and the shell turns red.
  7. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes.
  8. Crack open the shell and remove the meat. Set aside for the burger.
Prepare burger
  1. Mix in some thyme leaves and pack ground beef into 3 patties.
  2. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. Coat with a little olive oil and place on the grill.
  4. Grill for 3 min on one side, flip, and grill for 5-8 min on the other side.
  5. While the burger cooks, place the brioche buns on grill for 1 minute to toast
Build the burger
  1. Take brioche buns and coat with mayo
  2. Place a tomato slice on top of bottom bun
  3. Add burger patty, then lobster meat
  4. Sprinkle lemon zest and remaining thyme leaves over lobster meat, then top with brioche top.