Spiced Lamb Steaks with Mint Carrot Salad

Spiced Lamb Steaks with Mint Carrot Salad

Ready in 35 minutes Serves 4-5
This dish most recently appeared in My Classic (5 Nights For 4) on Sunday, January 8, 2017.

Cumin Coriander Spiced Lamb Steaks with Carrot, Feta and Mint Salad


Ingredients

MINT CARROT SALAD

  • 4 carrots, peeled and ends removed
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon runny honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon cumin coriander spice rub
  • 1½ cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1½ cups bulgur wheat
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves

SPICED LAMB STEAKS

  • 1 tablespoon cumin coriander spice rub
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 600g lamb rump steaks (at room temperature)

DRESSING

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard (e.g. wholegrain, Dijon)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar (e.g. white wine, red wine, balsamic)

TO SERVE

  • 75g feta cheese

Steps

  1. oven to 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Bring a small pot of salted water to the boil. Preheat BBQ grill to high (if using).
  2. Cut carrots into 1cm x 5cm sticks. Toss with oil, honey/ syrup and first measure of cumin coriander spice rub on prepared tray. Season well with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, until soft and caramelised.
  3. Mix second measure of cumin coriander spice rub, oil and a pinch of salt together in a medium bowl. Pat lamb dry and coat with spice mixture. Set aside. Bring stock to the boil in a medium pot on high heat. Add bulgur, cover and remove from heat. Leave grains to swell for 15–18 minutes, until tender.
  4. In a large bowl mix together all dressing ingredients. Cook peas in pot of boiling water for 1 minute then drain. Drain bulgur, using a sieve, then add to bowl with dressing, along with peas and toss to combine. Set aside.
  5. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frypan on medium-high heat. Cook lamb for about 2 minutes each side for medium-rare (depending on thickness), or until cooked to your liking. Remove from pan and cover with foil to rest for 5–10 minutes.
  6. Toss roasted carrots and mint through bulgur and season to taste with salt and pepper. Thickly slice lamb against the grain.
  7. Spoon mint carrot salad onto plates and top with a few slices of spiced lamb. Crumble over feta.

Nutritional Information

Energy 2533 kj
605 kcal
Protein 37.2g
Carbohydrate 36.3g
Fat 32.6g