Grilled Lamb Steaks with Pistachio and Rocket Pesto

Name: Grilled Lamb Steaks with Pistachio and Rocket Pesto
Cook time: 23 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless lamb leg steaks (approx. 600g); 50g unsalted pistachio nuts; 50g rocket leaves; 50g freshly grated hard cheese; 100ml olive oil; Salt and pepper; Extra olive oil, for frying

This recipe combines succulent lamb steaks with a homemade pesto sauce, which oozes with summer freshness, complementing the flavours of the meat perfectly.

4 people

23 min

Ingredients

4 boneless lamb leg steaks (approx. 600g)
50g unsalted pistachio nuts
50g rocket leaves
50g freshly grated hard cheese
100ml olive oil
Salt and pepper
Extra olive oil, for frying

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4 boneless lamb leg steaks (approx. 600g)
50g unsalted pistachio nuts
50g rocket leaves
50g freshly grated hard cheese
100ml olive oil
Salt and pepper
Extra olive oil, for frying

Remove the meat from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

Dry roast the pistachio nuts briefly in a non-stick frying pan.

Put the rocket into a blender; add the pistachio nuts and the cheese, olive oil and salt and pepper. Blend until you have a chunky pesto sauce.

Heat up the griddle (non-stick frying pan or barbecue). Brush the steaks with the remaining oil. Place on the hot griddle and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked to your liking. Leave to rest for 2 minutes.

Place a small spoonful of pesto on each of the lamb steaks and serve the rest of the pesto separately.

Chef's Tip: Don’t blend your pesto too much; the small pieces of pistachio nut will add a fabulous crunchy texture that is very different from ready-made pesto sauces.

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Remove the meat from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

Dry roast the pistachio nuts briefly in a non-stick frying pan.

Put the rocket into a blender; add the pistachio nuts and the cheese, olive oil and salt and pepper. Blend until you have a chunky pesto sauce.

Place a small spoonful of pesto on each of the lamb steaks and serve the rest of the pesto separately.

Chef's Tip: Don’t blend your pesto too much; the small pieces of pistachio nut will add a fabulous crunchy texture that is very different from ready-made pesto sauces.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with halved grilled tomatoes and fresh pasta.