Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon Butter

Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon Butter
Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon Butter
A pat of the slightly tangy butter is tucked into the center of each beef patty. As the burger cooks, the butter melts, giving the meat an extra-tender texture and a hit of citrusy flavor.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4
Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Lemon Meat Ground Beef Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Butter Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 bunch arugula
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh italian parsley
  • Carbohydrate 25 g(8%)
  • Cholesterol 167 mg(56%)
  • Fat 58 g(89%)
  • Fiber 2 g(10%)
  • Protein 35 g(71%)
  • Saturated Fat 25 g(123%)
  • Sodium 343 mg(14%)
  • Calories 765

Preparation Mix butter, all herbs, lemon peel, and lemon juice in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Measure 1/3 cup herb butter; transfer to sheet of plastic wrap (reserve remaining butter in bowl for spreading on buns). Using plastic wrap as aid, form butter into 3-inch-long log; wrap plastic around to seal. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut crosswise into 4 rounds. Flatten rounds into 2-inch-diameter disks. Divide meat into 4 equal pieces. Using damp hands, form each piece into ball. Using thumb, make deep wide indentation in center of each ball. Press 1 lemon-butter round flatly into indentation, then press meat securely over butter to enclose. Flatten each burger into 31/2-inch-diameter patty, leaving butter rounds horizontally in center of each burger. DO AHEAD: Herb butter and burgers can be made 6 hours ahead. Place burgers on baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and chill. Cover and chill herb butter in bowl; bring to room temperature before continuing. Brush barbecue rack with oil. Prepare barbecue (high heat). Sprinkle both sides of burgers with salt and pepper. Spread remaining butter over cut sides of buns. Grill burgers until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Grill buns until slightly charred, about 1 minute per side. Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top with tomato slices and arugula leaves. Cover with bun tops and serve.

Preparation Mix butter, all herbs, lemon peel, and lemon juice in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Measure 1/3 cup herb butter; transfer to sheet of plastic wrap (reserve remaining butter in bowl for spreading on buns). Using plastic wrap as aid, form butter into 3-inch-long log; wrap plastic around to seal. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut crosswise into 4 rounds. Flatten rounds into 2-inch-diameter disks. Divide meat into 4 equal pieces. Using damp hands, form each piece into ball. Using thumb, make deep wide indentation in center of each ball. Press 1 lemon-butter round flatly into indentation, then press meat securely over butter to enclose. Flatten each burger into 31/2-inch-diameter patty, leaving butter rounds horizontally in center of each burger. DO AHEAD: Herb butter and burgers can be made 6 hours ahead. Place burgers on baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and chill. Cover and chill herb butter in bowl; bring to room temperature before continuing. Brush barbecue rack with oil. Prepare barbecue (high heat). Sprinkle both sides of burgers with salt and pepper. Spread remaining butter over cut sides of buns. Grill burgers until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Grill buns until slightly charred, about 1 minute per side. Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top with tomato slices and arugula leaves. Cover with bun tops and serve.