Recipe: Scallion Butter Burgers

SCALLION BUTTER BURGERS

FOR THE SCALLION BUTTER:
1 tablespoon minced scallion
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 small clove clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
FOR THE BURGERS:
1 pound ground beef
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 cup chopped scallions
4 slices rye bread (for serving)

TO PREPARE THE SCALLION BUTTER:
Combine all ingredients for the scallion butter together well; set aside while preparing burgers or refrigerate if made ahead.

TO PREPARE THE BURGERS:
Combine the ground beef, salt, celery seed, and scallions. Shape into 6 patties. Press pepper into the surface of the patties.

Grill the burgers. Toast the rye bread.

TO SERVE:
Spread the toasted rye bread with Scallion Butter, place burgers on top.

Makes 4 servings
Source: The Burger Book