Embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our sautéed lamb with green olives, a dish that tantalizes the taste buds and transports you to sun-kissed shores. This delectable entrée features tender lamb sautéed to perfection, infused with the briny, savory flavors of green olives. Accompanied by a vibrant medley of Mediterranean vegetables, this dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
Our collection of recipes offers a diverse range of sautéed lamb dishes, each with its own unique twist. From the classic French sautéed lamb with green olives to the aromatic Moroccan lamb tagine with preserved lemons and olives, these recipes showcase the versatility of this culinary delight. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elaborate feast for special occasions, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings.
LAMB TAGINE WITH GREEN OLIVES
If you can get your hands on ras el hanout, you can use it instead of making the spice mixture. And no worries if you don't have a tagine - a covered Dutch oven will work just fine.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h50m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- Make the spice mixture by stirring together the spices in a small bowl. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large, ovenproof stew pot or tagine, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season the lamb all over with salt and pepper. Add the meat to the pot and stir to coat in the oil. Brown for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure the meat browns evenly on all sides. Transfer the meat to a bowl and set it aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the onion, stirring to coat. Sauté for about a minute, until it begins to soften. Add the garlic and ginger and add the meat back to the pot. Stir everything together. Squeeze the orange juice into the pot and mix well. Add the tomatoes, orange peel, spice mixture, chicken broth and honey. Mix well. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and put it in the oven. Cook for 1 hour or until the meat is about half-cooked.
- Stir in the carrots and celery and return the pot to the oven. Cook for another 30 to 45 minutes, until the sauce is thick and reduced and the lamb is tender.
- While the tagine is in the oven, toast the almonds and the sesame seeds in a small pan over low heat until the nuts are golden, about 5 minutes, stirring regularly to make sure the almonds don't burn.
- About 15 minutes before the tagine is finished, make the citrus rice: Put the rice and 2 cups of water in a large pot set over high heat. Add the bay leaf, lemon zest, salt, red-pepper flakes and butter. When the water boils, lower the heat and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Continue to simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, about 12 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add the lemon juice, orange pieces and scallions and mix well. Transfer to a large bowl and serve immediately.
- Remove the garlic clove and orange peel from the tagine. Add the olives and spoon the tagine onto a large serving plate. Sprinkle the almonds and sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately, with citrus rice.
SPICE RUBBED LAMB CHOPS WITH GREEN BEANS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the green beans, and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Just before beans are done toss in the shallots. Drain and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle the beans and shallots with olive oil, lemon juice, pine nuts, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Mix the 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon together. Brush each lamb chop lightly with the olive oil and season with the spice mixture. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chops in the skillet, without crowding until brown and crisp on both sides, about 3 or 4 minutes for both sides. Finish chops in the oven for 1 minute for medium rare, or to desired doneness. Place the lamb chops around the beans and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calorie, Fat 27 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 180 milligrams, Sodium 993 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 60 grams, Sugar 4 grams
SAUTEED SICILIAN LAMB
Steps:
- Set a large saute pan over high heat and add the oil. Sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper. Add the lamb to the pan along with the garlic and saute until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the oregano and pepper flakes and stir. The lamb is done when browned all over but still tender. Transfer to a dish and set aside.
- Set the pan back over the heat and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onions, roasted peppers and mushrooms to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the olives, capers and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and reduce by two-thirds, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return the lamb to the pan and stir together to incorporate the flavors and heat through.
- Serve the lamb with rice pilaf and garnish with the parsley.
GREEN OLIVE, LEMON, AND GARLIC-ROASTED LEG OF LAMB WITH POTATOES AND PAN GRAVY
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- With a vegetable peeler remove zest from lemon and reserve lemon. Pit olives. In a food processor finely chop zest, olives, garlic, and parsley with 2 tablespoons oil.
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. In a large flameproof roasting pan toss potatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons oil to coat and season with salt and pepper. Arrange lamb on potatoes and with the tip of a sharp small knife cut small slits all over lamb. Rub olive mixture over lamb, pushing it into slits. Halve reserved lemon and squeeze juice over lamb. Season lamb with salt and pepper and roast with potatoes in middle of oven 20 minutes.
- Reduce temperature to 350°F.
- Roast lamb and potatoes, loosening potatoes from pan with a metal spatula and turning them occasionally, 1 hour more, or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 135°F. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand while making gravy. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and keep warm.
- Make gravy:
- In a cup with your fingers blend together flour and butter. Add wine and water to roasting pan and deglaze pan over moderately high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits. Transfer mixture to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk in flour mixture, whisking until incorporated, and simmer gravy, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. With a slotted spoon remove any potato pieces from gravy.
- Garnish lamb with lemon halves and olive branches and serve with gravy and potatoes.
ITALIAN SAUTéED OLIVES
Ready in 15 minutes, spicy and salty olives are a hard-to-resist snack at any gathering.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook parsley, onion, red pepper and garlic in oil about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic just begins to become golden brown.
- Stir in olives. Cover and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until olives are tender and skins begin to wrinkle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg
LAMB WITH SAUTEED VEGGIES
My parents raised sheep for more than 30 years, so I have several lamb recipes. Not only are these chops tender, but they cook quickly. While the lamb broils, I saute zucchini and red pepper to accompany it. People always comment on this great combination. -Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, mustard, vinegar, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside 1 tablespoon. Place the lamb chops on a broiler pan. Spread remaining mustard mixture over both sides of chops. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the red pepper, zucchini and onion in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Stir in reserved mustard mixture; toss to coat. Serve with lamb chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
HERB AND GARLIC LAMB WITH GREEN OLIVE SALAD
Ask your butcher for quick-cooking lamb backstraps, an interior cut from the loin that is lean and exceedingly tender.
Provided by Donna Hay
Categories HarperCollins Lamb Easter Spring Olive Cheese Oregano Rosemary Dinner Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Tie the rosemary, thyme and oregano together with kitchen string. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the herbs and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside. Place the lamb on a tray, sprinkle with salt and pepper and brush with some of the herb oil, using the herb bunch as a brush. Preheat a char-grill pan or barbecue over high heat. Cook the lamb for 2-3 minutes each side for medium rare, or until cooked to your liking. Place the olive, cucumber, mint, vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the herb oil in a bowl and toss to combine. Slice the lamb and serve with the green olive salad and goat cheese.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality lamb that is fresh and free of any gamey odor.
- Make sure to trim any excess fat from the lamb before cooking to prevent it from becoming greasy.
- To get a nice sear on the lamb, make sure your skillet is hot before adding the meat. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the lamb will steam instead of sear.
- Be careful not to overcook the lamb, or it will become tough. Cook it over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the olives and capers to the skillet towards the end of cooking so that they don't overcook and become bitter.
- Serve the lamb immediately with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Conclusion:
This sautéed lamb with green olives is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the olives and capers add a briny, salty flavor that complements the lamb perfectly. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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