Chef Michael Slavin Zesty Lemon and Roasted Garlic Leg of Lamb Steak

  • Prep time 5Min
  • Cook time 10Min
  • Technique Pan Fry / Saute
  • Meat Lamb
  • Cut Leg
  • Serves 4

Aussie leg of lamb isn’t only for braising. It is great as a tender steak as well. Make a quick salad of marinated feta and parsley to top these zesty steaks.

Ingredients

Portion size: 6-oz steak
Alternate cuts: Lamb T-bones

Ingredients:

  • 4 tsp lemon pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 4 tsp paprika
  • 4, 6-oz Australian leg of lamb steaks
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 8 garlic cloves, roasted
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley leaves, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons Feta cheese, crumbled

Method

Preparation:

  1. Preheat a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine lemon pepper, garlic salt, and paprika.
  3. Season both sides of each lamb steak with the spice mixture.
  4. Dredge the seasoned steaks in flour, shaking off any excess.
  5. Add vegetable oil to the preheated pan. Sear the steaks for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness.
  6. Transfer the steaks to a serving platter and keep warm.
  7. In a small bowl, gently mix together roasted garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and feta until loosely combined.
  8. Drizzle the mixture over the lamb steaks and serve immediately.

For a keto-friendly version:

  • Replace flour with almond flour.

For a paleo-friendly version:

  • Replace flour with almond flour.
  • Replace feta with nutritional yeast.
  • Replace vegetable oil with olive oil.

For a Whole-30 friendly version:

  • Replace flour with almond flour.
  • Replace feta with nutritional yeast.
  • Replace vegetable oil with olive oil.