Moroccan lamb backstrap
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(27)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 x 250g/8oz lamb backstraps (Note 1)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (rubbing)
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (cooking)
- 1 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp cumin powder
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp allspice powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp coriander powder
- 1/8 tsp clove powder
- 3/4 cup Greek yoghurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil (, plus extra swish for drizzling)
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- Pinch of sumac or paprika (, optional garnish)
- Pearl couscous salad (pictured in post)
- Classic couscous
- More side suggestions in post
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Preparation
Step 1
Yogurt sauce - Mix ingredients. Refrigerate until required.
Step 2
Moroccan spice mix - Mix the spices in a small bowl.
Step 3
Coat backstrap - Pat the backstraps dry with a paper towel then rub all over with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle the spice mix on the lamb backstraps - use it all! Set aside for 1 hour to marinate (if time permits, can skip).
Step 4
Cook - Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the lamb backstops for 4 minutes on each side, or until the core temperature is 59°C/138°F.
Step 5
Rest - Transfer onto a rack set over a tray (or just a plate) to rest for 3 minutes. Cut into 0.75 - 1 cm / 1/4 - 1/3" thick slices. Serve with yogurt sauce!
Step 6
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