How To Make The Best Lamb Steak
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius or 350 degrees fahrenheit and prepare a suitably sized baking tray make sure to use a tray with sides so as to prevent any escaping fat.
How to make the best lamb steak. Don t let them get to room temperature before cooking. To ensure tender steak a 1 inch thick lamb steak should be pan fried for no longer than 2 minutes per side plus a few seconds on the edges. Cook them right out of the fridge.
Lamb steaks taste best when they are seared with high heat or fire so broiling or grilling are the optimal cooking methods. Instructions heat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a simple pan with a rack for the oven such as the one pictured. Place your meat on the rack spacing evenly.
Remove thyme leaves from 4 stems and coarsely chop. Let them absorb flavors for a few hours covered and refrigerated. Heat the grill to high or alternatively heat a grilling pan or cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
Line the pan with tin foil for easy cleanup and use a light dose of non stick spray on the rack or olive oil. Bring your lamb steaks to room temperature before cooking this helps the meat cook more evenly and season with salt and pepper or your chosen herb spice mix. Massage the lamb leg steak with a little olive oil forming a thin film over the meat cook over high heat turning the lamb leg steak only once after a rich golden crust has formed reduce heat to medium when crust has formed cook your lamb leg steak for 4 to 5 minutes each side for medium rare.
Set the lamb chops aside at room temperature for 5 minutes. Remove the lamb chops from the refrigerator and massage the chopped thyme 1 2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper into the meat. Mix your choice of marinade and pour it over the lamb steaks.
Place in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of oil. Rest the steak before eating to allow juices to redistribute and settle. Preheat oven to 200c fan forced.