Cajun Lamb Steaks Food

JUICY LAMB STEAKS (GRILLED OR PAN-SEARED)

Steps:

• In a bowl mix all the ingredients except for the ale. Slowly add the ale and whisk until smooth.
• Cover the lamb steaks with marinade. Use an airtight container or plastic bag. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Use any marinade you'd like.*
• Heat an outdoor grill to high (or a grilling skillet or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat). Lightly oil the grate or the surface of the pan.
• Remove the lamb steaks from the marinade and discard it. Pat them dry and season each side with salt and pepper.
• Place on the grill surface (or grilling pan or skillet) and cook each side for 4 minutes for medium-rare (125-130 F) and 5 minutes for medium (135 F).
• Remove from the heat and let rest (you may cover them loosely with foil) for 5 minutes before serving.

CAJUN BUTTER STEAK BITES

Steps:

• Combine cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl. Add the steak bites and toss to evenly coat.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until hot.
• Sear the steak bites in batches for 2-3 minutes each side until edges are crispy and browned, adding extra oil as needed. Set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and heat until melted. Sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
• Take the pan off the heat. Throw the steak bites back in and toss through the garlic butter to evenly coat.
• Serve warm.

CAJUN RUBBED LAMB, PORK, CHICKEN OR BEEF

Steps:

• Measure the first 6 ingredients into a jar, screw on the lid and shake everything together really well.
• Toss 4 lean lamb leg steaks in the lemon juice and set aside in a non-metallic dish for 3-4 minutes.
• Sprinkle each side of the steaks with 1 tsp of the spice mix, rub it into the meat and marinate for 2-4 hours.
• If you're pushed for time and can't leave it this long the spice mix will still work but will be a little fiercer.
• To cook, smear the meat with 2 tbsp olive oil and barbecue for 3-4 minutes on each side.

SMOKY STEAK WITH CAJUN POTATOES & SPICY SLAW

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the potatoes and cook for 5 mins. Drain and leave to steam-dry in the colander for a few minutes. Toss the potatoes with the Cajun seasoning, half the oil and a good pinch of salt. Tip onto a baking tray and roast for 25-30 mins or until golden and crisp, tossing halfway through.
• To make the slaw, combine the cabbage, onion, mayonnaise, soured cream and chipotle paste in a bowl until the cabbage and onion are well coated. Set aside.
• Rub the steak with the remaining oil and season both sides. Heat a griddle pan or non-stick frying pan over a high heat until very hot. Add the steak to the pan, cook for 2 mins on one side, then 3 mins on the other. Remove, put on a chopping board, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5 mins. Slice into strips.
• Serve the steak with the potatoes scattered with the coriander and a pile of the spicy slaw.

GRILLED LAMB STEAKS WITH ROSEMARY & THYME

Steps:

• Make a wood or charcoal fire in a barbecue or preheat a gas barbecue grill.
• Rub both sides of the chops with the pepper, rosemary and thyme.
• Clean the grill with a wire brush, then lightly oil it.
• When the coals are medium-hot, put the chops directly over the coals and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Remove to a platter and sprinkle with the salt.
• Serve immediately, spooning a little of the collected juices over each chop.

LAMB STEAKS WITH CRISPY POTATOES & MINTED BEANS

Steps:

• Mix the balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp olive oil and rosemary together in a bowl. Add the lamb steak, ensuring that it is completely covered in the marinade, and set aside.
• Boil the potatoes until tender. Lift out of the pan with a slotted spoon, keeping the pan of water simmering. Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a frying pan, add the potatoes and garlic, and fry gently until golden.
• Sprinkle a little salt over the potatoes, then push to the side of the pan. Remove the garlic. Season the lamb and fry alongside the potatoes for 1-2 mins each side, depending on the thickness of your steak. Remove the lamb and potatoes and leave to rest in a warm place.
• Keep the pan on the heat and add the stock. Bring to the boil, scraping any sticky bits from the bottom of the pan, and let it bubble until reduced by half. Stir through the redcurrant jelly until melted. Taste and season, adding a dash of balsamic vinegar if it is too sweet.
• Meanwhile, blanch the beans in the simmering water for 3 mins, then drain. Return to the pan and stir through the butter, mint and seasoning.
• Serve the lamb with the potatoes and beans, and the sauce spooned over.