Lamb Cutlets with Garlic, Lemon and Paprika

June 21, 2011 Fieldstown Farm 0 Comments

Lamb Cutlets
Lamb Cutlets

This marinade is wonderful with lamb and would also work well with any type of lamb leg steaks or sideloin chops depending on what is available. The longer you can marinade this the better the flavour so it is well worth preparing in advance.

Lamb Cutlets with Garlic, Lemon and Paprika
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 12 lamb cutlets, well trimmed
  • 2 tablesp. olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Finely grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teasp. ground paprika
  • 2 teasp. chopped fresh oregano or thyme
  • 1 teasp. clear honey
  • Sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  • Serve with peach, soft cheese and rocket leaves, dressed with a little olive oil and lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Place the olive oil in a shallow non-metallic dish and add the garlic, lemon rind and juice, paprika, herbs and honey. Season to taste and stir until well combined.
  2. Add the lamb, turning to coat, then set aside for at least 10 minutes or up to 24 hours covered with clingfilm in the fridge if time allows.
  3. When you are ready to cook, light the barbecue or preheat a griddle pan until smoking hot. Shake off the excess marinade from the lamb. Put the lamb on the barbecue on medium-hot coals or on to the griddle pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes until cooked through, turning once. Remove from the heat and leave to rest for a couple of minutes.
Fat: 39g Carbohydrates: 26g Protein: 52g
Notes

Serve the lamb with the salad and crusty bread.