SPICY LAMB SAUSAGE WITH GRILLED ONIONS AND ZUCCHINI
This is modeled after North African merguez, which is sometimes served as part of an elaborate couscous meal, but good on a bun, too. For its deep rust-red color, merguez relies on lots of dried sweet red pepper (paprika) and a goodly amount of hot red pepper (cayenne). Garlic, cumin and coriander are strong supporting players.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 24 (2-ounce) sausages, 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- To make the sausage, put ground lamb in a mixing bowl. Using a spice mill or mortar and pestle, grind cumin, coriander, black pepper and allspice. Add to lamb, along with salt, cayenne, cinnamon, paprika and garlic. Mix well with hands to incorporate. Fry a little piece of the mixture in a small skillet. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary. Mix again and refrigerate at least 2 hours or, preferably, overnight. Form mixture into 24 two-ounce patties.
- To make the vinaigrette, grind cumin, coriander and caraway. Combine with paprika and a good pinch of cayenne in a small bowl. Add garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and salt. Whisk in olive oil.
- Light a charcoal grill or use a grill pan. The heat should be moderate. Grill sausages, in batches if necessary, for about 2 minutes per side, until just done. Keep warm. Paint onion slices with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until softened slightly, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with zucchini. Keep at room temperature.
- Line a large platter with lettuce leaves and pile sausages in the middle. Arrange onions and zucchini around the platter. Salt the tomatoes and distribute. Whisk the vinaigrette, then drizzle over everything. Sprinkle with cilantro and mint, and serve with warm pita breads, if desired.
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Cali Toro
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any lamb lover!
Rachel Calajate
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb sausage.
Salman Cheema
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb sausage is so flavorful and the grilled onions and zucchini are a delicious addition.
Amjad Naeem
[email protected]5 stars! This lamb sausage dish is amazing! The flavors are incredible and the recipe is easy to follow.
Asavela Vimba
[email protected]This dish was not to my taste. The lamb sausage was bland and the grilled onions and zucchini were overcooked.
Jayden Reed
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb sausage was cooked well and the grilled onions and zucchini were delicious.
Nar bahadur Gharti
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb sausage is so flavorful and the grilled onions and zucchini are the perfect accompaniment. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.
Isaiah Grey.
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The lamb sausage was cooked perfectly and the grilled onions and zucchini were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
md Liton Ahamed
[email protected]This is my new favorite lamb sausage recipe! The flavors are amazing and the dish is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Bryan Curran
[email protected]This dish was a bit of a disappointment. The lamb sausage was bland and the grilled onions and zucchini were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.
Princess Lee
[email protected]The lamb sausage was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the grilled onions and zucchini were delicious. I would make this dish again, but I would use a milder sausage next time.
David Baker
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The lamb sausage cooks quickly and the grilled onions and zucchini add a nice touch of flavor. I served it with some rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Cailie Tribble
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The lamb sausage was nicely seasoned and the grilled onions and zucchini added a nice sweetness and crunch. I served it with some mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Syed Asad Ullah Shah
[email protected]This lamb sausage dish was an absolute delight! The flavors of the spicy lamb sausage, grilled onions, and zucchini complemented each other perfectly. The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was a delicious and satisfying meal.