Ingredient: fennel seed

CELEBRATING CANADA DAY!

In Canada, July 1st marks the day for Canadians to reinforce national unity, sovereignty, and shared values against external economic pressures and to mark the 60th anniversary of the flag. It acts as a unifying force against trade tensions, protects our identity from being absorbed by larger neighbors, and boosts morale. 

Today, Canadian pride and sense of belonging have reached their highest levels in years. Being Canadian brings pride through a strong commitment to multiculturalism, inclusivity, and freedom, alongside a reputation for politeness, resilience, and a high quality of life. 

From coast to coast the country’s birthday is marked with various events. Barbecues are definitely the preferred choice of food event for the day. Of course, the staple at most barbecues, tailgates and picnics is the classic burger. But a burger doesn’t have to be just a burger. The surf and turf burger is a variation of the surf and turf dish, typically made with minced meat and marine products like lobster, shrimp, or crab. 

The concept of ‘surf and turf’ is reported to have originated in the US as a dining trend in the mid-20th century. It refers to a dish that combines both seafood (surf) and meat (turf) in a single meal. While the idea of pairing seafood and meat together has been around for centuries in various forms, the modern surf and turf combination gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. The surf and turf burger is a creative twist on this classic concept.

Brion & I thought this was truly a gourmet meal burger in a bun. Much more than just a delicious meeting of ocean and prairie.

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Surf & Turf Burgers

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Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

North American

Keyword

surf & turf burgers

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

Burgers

• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp fennel seed
• 1/4 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp onion, minced
• 454 gm ground beef
• 1 egg, beaten

Shrimp

• 10-12 large WILD shrimp, peeled deveined & butterflied
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning

Avocado Steak Sauce

• 1 large (200-300 gm before peeled & pitted) Hass avocado, ripe (no black spots) peeled & pitted
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp lime juice
• Pinch of black pepper

Other Ingredients

• 4 Hamburger buns
• tomato, sliced
• red onion, sliced
• cheese, sliced
• arugula

Course Main Dish Cuisine North American Keyword surf & turf burgers Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Burgers 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp fennel seed 1/4 tsp Paprika 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced 1/2 tsp onion, minced 454 gm ground beef 1 egg, beaten Shrimp 10-12 large WILD shrimp, peeled deveined & butterflied 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning Avocado Steak Sauce 1 large (200-300 gm before peeled & pitted) Hass avocado, ripe (no black spots) peeled & pitted 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp lime juice Pinch of black pepper Other Ingredients 4 Hamburger buns tomato, sliced red onion, sliced cheese, sliced arugula

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Instructions

Burgers

1. In a bowl, combine all seasonings & add ground beef & beaten egg. Lightly combine without overmixing. Form into 4 burger patties. Set aside in refrigerator.

Shrimp

1. Peel & devein shrimp. Rinse in cold water & dry with paper towel. Toss shrimp in olive oil & Old Bay seasoning. Set aside in refrigerator.

Avocado Steak Sauce

1. In food processor, add all sauce ingredients. Process on high speed until smooth. Remove from processor & place in a glass dish. Cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate.

Other Ingredients

1. Slice tomato & red onion. Slice or shred cheese. Very lightly butter hamburger buns.

Cooking / Assembly

1. Heat a griddle to medium-high & cook shrimp until they are just done, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set them aside.
2. Place burgers on the griddle & cook them until done or to your liking.
3. Assemble surf & turf burgers as follows: roll, burger, cheese, arugula, tomato & onion, generous amount of avocado steak sauce, shrimp & top of roll.
4. Serve immediately.