Chargrilled Lamb Steaks With Garlic And Rosemary Recipes

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.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Combine garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper in small bowl. Mash with fork to form coarse paste. Place lamb in shallow baking dish. Spread half of garlic paste over each side. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill lamb until brown and crusty on outside and thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130ºF for medium-rare, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut on diagonal into thin slices and serve.
• Variation:.
• Add 2/3 cup red wine, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, and 3/4 cup olive oil to the marinade. Refrigerate overnight.

CHARGRILLED LAMB STEAKS WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Remove the small round bone from the center of each lamb steak.
• Place the garlic in a large, shallow nonreactive dish and place the steaks on top. Sprinkle with the rosemary and pour the olive oil over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning once.
• Preheat a broiler or griller on high or prepare a fire in a barbecue. When very hot, remove steaks from marinade, reserving marinade, and place them on the griller tray or barbecue rack. Sear quickly on both sides to seal in the juices. Sprinkle with salt and grind some black pepper over each steak and leave to cook to individual taste, painting with the marinade during cooking.
• The steaks are at their best when cooked and still pink inside, about 5 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes on the second side.
• Serve immediately.