Cajun Spiced Turkey Burger with Avocado Mayo

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 slices tomato
• 4 slices red onion

Method

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until smooth. Stir in the mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands just until evenly distributed, taking care not to overwork the meat.

3. 3

   Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick, pressing a slight dimple in the center of each to help them cook evenly.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until a deep golden crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Sear first side
5. 5

   Flip the patties and continue cooking until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F, about 6 minutes more.

   6:00 · Cook second side
6. 6

   Remove the patties from the skillet and let rest for 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Rest patties
7. 7

   Spread the avocado mayo generously on both halves of each bun. Layer the bottom buns with lettuce, a turkey patty, tomato, and red onion, then close with the top buns.