Lamb With Mint Relish

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Lamb Steak with MintA quick alfresco supper dish using leg steaks topped with pieces of prepared roasted peppers and finished with a refreshing mint and red onion relish. Serve with a crisp green salad with a lemon vinaigrette. 

What You’ll Need:

  • 6 thin lamb leg steaks or escallopes
  • Salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 15ml/1tbsp rapeseed or olive oil
  • 1 x 280g jar roasted peppers (available at large supermarkets), drained and cut into quarters
  • 50g/2oz Feta cheese, crumbled

For the Mint Relish:

  • 1 x 25-30g pack fresh chopped mint
  • 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 15ml/1tbsp lemon juice
  • 30ml/2tbsp rapeseed or olive oil

What To Do: 

  1. To prepare the mint relish; in a small bowl mix all the ingredients together, cover and set aside.
  2. Place the steaks on a chopping board.  Season and sprinkle with the lemon zest on both sides then brush with the oil.
  3. Cook on a prepared barbecue or under a preheated moderate grill for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Transfer the lamb onto warm plates and top with the roasted peppers. Scatter the Feta on top and spoon over the relish.
  5. Serve with a crisp green salad.

Recipe from Simplybeefandlamb.co.uk.

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