Lamb backstrap is a cut thats prized for its tenderness and delicate lamb flavour.
Youll fall in love with the flavourful Moroccan spice rub were using today.
Its the perfect match with backstrap!
Ras el hanout Moroccan spice mix
Its a bit special, being that lamb backstrap is a tender, lean cut with delicate lamb flavour.
It tastes exotic and sounds exotic (its a ras el hanout spice mix, darling!).
But its made with spices I always have.
Its quick to cook.
4 minutes on each side.
I could eat this all summer long.
Ras el hanout Moroccan spice mix
That Moroccan spice rub with the lamb is just out of this world!!!
Youll see me cook this on the stove in the recipe video below.
I wouldve preferred to BBQ it.
Grill this on your BBQ. It’s exceptional!
But it was raining on video day.
So stove it was.
Ha ha, sorry, couldnt resist.
The cooling, slightly tangy lemon yogurt sauce is so, so good with this lamb.
Lamb backstrapis also known as eye of loin.
Its a lean cut of meat that is very tender with a delicate lamb flavour.
Its the lamb equivalent of beef tenderloin and pork tenderloin (recipehere!).
Also, at times you will find it at discounted prices here in Sydney.
And its exceptionally great with lamb!
Heres what you need pantry staples!
You wont be left lacking if you are missing a spice (maybe even two).
Make up for it by dialling up the ones you have!
Blushing pink is what you want for juicy and tender!
Mixthe Moroccan spice mix ingredients together.
Coat backstrap Rub the backstrap with olive oil then sprinkle with the spice mix.
If time permits, marinate for 1 hour to allow the spice flavours to penetrate the meat slightly.
If you dont have time, thats fine, just cook straight away.
The spice mix has so much flavour in it, youll still get a good hit with each mouthful!
This is the internal temperature at which the lamb will be at its juiciest.
Restthe lamb for 3 minutes on a rack.
Serving Once rested, slice the lamb into 0.75 1 cm / 1/4 1/3 thick slices.
Then serve with the yogurt sauce on the side!
Its filled with bright flavours from a lemon dressing and a handful of coriander/cilantro and dill.
I feel like theres so many possibilities and it would be great to get some inspiration.
I am pretty sure that camera is worth more than your 2023 treat budget……
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