Chef John's Grilled Lamb Steaks Recipe

Prep Time::15 mins

Cook Time::15 mins

Additional Time:: 8 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:: 8 hrs 40 mins

Servings::4

Yield::4 steaks

Ingredients

Marinade:

1 bunch fresh tarragon leaves, torn

½ bunch fresh mint leaves, torn

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 center-cut lamb leg steaks, 1 1/2-inch thick

Vinaigrette:

¼ cup olive oil

3 tablespoons sherry vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Whisk tarragon, 1/2 bunch mint, yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, cumin, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl; pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add lamb steaks, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, sherry vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons chopped mint and stir to combine vinaigrette.

Remove steaks from marinade and scrape off all herbs and garlic; discard marinade. Drizzle steaks with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Cook steaks on the preheated grill until browned on the outside and slightly pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer steaks to a plate, drizzle 1/2 of the vinaigrette over the steaks, cover the steaks with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Transfer steaks to individual plates and drizzle remaining vinaigrette over each.

Renny Sabina Recipe Tip

You can substitute shoulder steaks for the leg steaks.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

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