Lamb Burgers with Harissa Aioli

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp dijon
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1/4 cup parsley, minced
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili flackes
  • pinch ground cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp coarse sea salt
  • cracked pepper
  • buns
  • lettuce, sliced
  • tomato, sliced
  1. Combine the mayonnaise, cumin, cayenne, 2 garlic cloves, lemon juice, vinegar and dijon.  Season with salt and pepper.  Chill.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and saute the shallot with 1 garlic clove until tender.  Cool.
  3. Combine the shallot with the lamb, parsley, pine nuts, paprika, chili flakes, cloves, coarse salt, and cracked pepper.
  4. Form into 4 burger patties.  Heat the grill.
  5. Grill the patties until cooked but not dry.
  6. Toast the buns and spread with the aioli.  Top with the lettuce and tomato.  Lay the pattie on top.  Serve.

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