Lamb Steaks
Ingredients
Lamb Steaks
- 1 whole leg of lamb cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
- 1 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons onion flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh oregano and rosemary minced
Herb Butter
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion flakes
- 3 tablespoon minced herbs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
Serve
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 1 Air fryer Potatoes Recipe here
Instructions
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Preheat the grill to medium high.
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Pat dry the steaks and season liberally on all sides with salt, pepper, onions flakes, herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Chill the steaks for an hour.
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In the meantime mix all herb butter ingredients and set aside.
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Place the steaks on the grill and wait 3-4 minutes before flipping them. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
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Make sure the temperature registers 140 degrees F internal on the steaks, at that point remove them from the grill.
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Drizzle the herb butter evenly over the steaks and cover for 4-5 minutes before serving.
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Serve and enjoy with your favorite side dishes!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Lamb Steak Tips:
- As your butcher for American lamb to get the freshet leg of lamb.
- It’s easier to have your butcher cut the steaks for you, choose the thickness and they will cut it off. You can however slice a boneless leg of lamb at home, but not a bone in. To do so, place the boneless meat in the freezer for a couple hours so it’s easier to cut as it firms up.
- We love minimal seasoning on this cut, however you can marinate it with your favorite ingredients.
- Make sure the grill or pan is preheated before grilling.
- Avoid over cooking the meat, and make sure it has enough time to rest before serving it.
- The herb butter is optional BUT SO GOOD! Don’t skimp! Make it to your taste—we love a touch of lemon zest, chili flakes extra on the fresh herbs and onion flakes. But you can add any spice, parmesan cheese, garlic , onions and much more!
How to grill to a Medium Rare with a nice crust?
To have beautiful grill marks, chill the meat in the fridge for an hour before grilling. This delays the cooking time just enough for you to have that gorgeous crust on the outside, while keeping the meat to the 140 degrees F internal temperature.
Where does lamb steak come from?
These steaks are cut crosswise from the leg of lamb. They usually have a bone in the middle, and in this case the butcher is best to cut them off for you as the bone can be hard to cut through at home with a regular knife. They also can be boneless, and in this case can be sliced at home to your taste.
Are lamb steaks tough?
Unless they’re overcooked, lamb steaks are NOT tough at all.
How to season lamb steaks ?
We love simple onion flakes, salt and pepper and herbs seasoning.
What pan to use for cooking lamb steaks
If cooking lamb steaks in a pan, then use a cast iron or heavy duty pan because of its amazing heat retention and distribution. Also remember that a well seasoned cast iron is a great non-stick pan, but one that also creates a gorgeous crust.