Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Barbecue Chilli and Honey Lamb

This is a recipe that I must say I have wanted to try ever since I saw it's picture in a Weight Watchers Cookbook many moons ago, I only bought the cookbook in 2002. I told you it was many moons ago!!
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I must say that my favourite meat is lamb, not only for the taste but for it's versatility and I love experimenting with different marinades, flavours, etc, and trying different ways of cooking with it. Obviously no-one can beat a lamb roast (mmmm) but lets face it you cannot eat a roast everyday! Saying that I am sure that there are actually people who cook - I would have to say personally I am border line.... a roast is surely very very tempting!
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Somewhat an Asian inspired marinade although it uses some very common ingredients, it was very easy to prepare and the aroma that comes from the barbecue/grill once the meat is in contact with the heat is fantastic.
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Barbecue Chilli and Honey Lamb
Source: WW Recipe Collection 2002
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Serves: 4
Points per serve: 3.5
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4 x 125g lean lamb steaks
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon seeded or wholegrain mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed chillies or sambal oelek
1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric
coriander, chopped for garnish if desired

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Place lamb steaks in a shallow dish in a single layer. Combine all remainding ingredients in a jug and mix well. Rub the marinade intgo the lamb and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Barbecue or grill the lamb on both sides until tender. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 2 - 3 minutes prior to serving. Sprinkle with chopped coriander for garnish if desired.
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As you can see we enjoyed some fresh egg noodles and some stir fry vegetables with the lamb. I should have taken a close up of the lamb but we were too busy eating it!! I would say that this marinade would also be wonderful on chicken and I will be trying that in the near future.

2 comments:

Donna-FFW said...

Sounds like a great dinner!! Love the idea of honey lamb!!

foodbin said...

grilling retain the aroma and juices of the lamb.