Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Burgers

Lamb burgers are a great alternative to ground beef burgers. Serve with Moroccan salsa and they're sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

• 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeo chile, seeded, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 3/4 pounds ground lamb
• Nonstick vegetable oil spray
• 4 large cracked-wheat hamburger buns, split horizontally
• 1 1/3 cups thinly sliced Bibb lettuce
• Mayonnaise

Directions

• For burgers: Stir shallot, cilantro, jalapeo, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin in large bowl to blend.
• Add lamb and mix gently to combine.
• Shape mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Arrange on small baking sheet.
• Gourmet the Easy Way: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Grill buns, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes; transfer to work surface.
• Place lettuce and large spoonful of salsa on each bun bottom.
• Grill burgers until slightly charred and cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Place 1 burger on each bun. Top each with mayonnaise and bun top. Serve with remaining salsa.