Best 7 Spicy Lamb With Garlic Couscous Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Spicy Lamb with Garlic Couscous, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This dish is a harmonious blend of succulent lamb, aromatic spices, and fluffy couscous, creating a culinary experience that is both satisfying and unforgettable.

Alongside this main course, we present a delightful array of complementary recipes that will elevate your meal to a new level of culinary excellence. Indulge in the refreshing and tangy flavors of our Spicy Tomato and Cucumber Salad, which offers a crisp and vibrant contrast to the richness of the lamb. For those who prefer a burst of zesty freshness, our Lemon and Herb Yogurt Sauce is the perfect accompaniment, adding a touch of brightness and acidity to balance the dish.

To complete your culinary journey, we have curated a collection of delectable side dishes that will satisfy every palate. Try our flavorful Spiced Carrot and Chickpea Salad, a delightful combination of sweet carrots, crunchy chickpeas, and aromatic spices. If you're looking for a comforting and indulgent option, our Creamy Garlic Mushrooms offer a rich and velvety texture that pairs perfectly with the lamb.

With this comprehensive guide, you'll have everything you need to create a memorable and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that tantalizes the senses and leaves you with a lasting impression.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY MOROCCAN LAMB STEW RECIPE



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If you're looking to make the best lamb stew, this recipe is all you need! Comforting, fall-apart tender braised lamb with loads of veggies, chickpeas and warm Moroccan flavors. You can make this in your crock pot or pressure cooker; instructions included for both! Be sure to check out my tips above and watch the video for how to make this lamb stew.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Private Reserve Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 carrots, cubed
6 Yukon gold potatoes (or any small potatoes), peeled, cubed
Kosher salt and pepper
2.5 lb boneless leg of American lamb, fat trimmed, cut into cubes (Or American lamb shoulder, bones removed, fat-trimmed)
3 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
½ cup dried apricots
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 ½ tsp ground allspice
1 1/2 tsp ras el hanout Moroccan spice blend (find it here)
½ tsp ground ginger
6 plum tomatoes from a can, cut in halves
2 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
1 15-oz can chickpeas

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven (affiliate) or heavy oven-safe pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  • In the heated oil, saute the onions, carrots, and potatoes for 4 minutes or so. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the pot and set aside briefly.
  • In the same pot, add more oil if needed, and deeply brown the lamb on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Turn heat to medium-high and return the sauteed vegetables to the pot. Add the dried apricots, cinnamon stick, bay leaf and spices and stir to coat.
  • Add the plum tomatoes and broth and bring everything to a boil for 5 minutes or so.
  • Cover the pot and place in the 350 degrees F heated-oven for 1 ½ hours (check partway through to add water or broth if needed). Now stir in the chickpeas, cover and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve hot with your choice of Lebanese rice, couscous, pita bread or your favorite rustic bread.
  • A simple Mediterranean salad like Fattoush makes a great starter for this hearty meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 dinner bowl, Calories 502 calories, Sugar 9.2 g, Sodium 579.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 43.5 g, Cholesterol 99.4 mg

SPICY LAMB COUSCOUS



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North African flavors marinate tender lamb that you grill and serve with hot cooked couscous, the wheat-grain semolina served as a grain side dish in this part of the world.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h28m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds lamb leg
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 cups hot cooked couscous
Red pepper sauce, if desired
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Remove fat from lamb. Cut lamb into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Mix remaining ingredients except couscous, mint and pepper sauce in glass or plastic bowl. Add lamb; stir to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Remove lamb from marinade. Place lamb on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 5 inches from heat 6 minutes; turn. Spoon pan drippings over lamb. Broil about 7 minutes longer or until no longer pink in center.
  • Mix couscous and mint. Serve lamb over couscous. Serve with pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg

SPICY LAMB WITH WARM COUSCOUS



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A spicy lamb and couscous meal in just 15 minutes

Provided by Merrilees Parker

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

250g couscous
400g can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
zest 1 lemon
350ml hot chicken stock (from a cube is fine)
3 tsp harissa paste
4 lamb chops , approx 140g/5oz each
150g pot natural yogurt
handful rocket

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium. Tip the couscous, chickpeas and lemon zest into a large bowl and pour over the hot stock. Cover with cling film and leave to stand for 10 mins, until all the stock has been absorbed.
  • Smear 2 tsp harissa paste over the lamb chops, season to taste, then grill for 3-4 mins each side until crisp outside and medium rare in the middle. Cover, then rest for a few mins. Mix the remaining harissa into the yogurt, then season to taste.
  • Fold the rocket through the warm couscous, breaking up any clumps with a fork. Serve with the chops and a drizzle of harrissa and yogurt dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN LAMB WITH COUSCOUS



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This is a really simple recipe to make it can be on the table in 30 Min's not including the marinating time. The marinade is easy to make and something you can do the night before or before work and it is ready to go when you walk through the door. I love couscous and I think it pairs very well with this dish. I use quick cooking couscous which comes in sachets of 100g each to serve 1-2 people depending on whether making as is or serving as an accompaniment like I did. The brand I buy only takes 2 Min's to cook and you place the sachet in boiling water, so when you get to the part where you add stock and hot mango chutney to the water, please note that this is just to flavour couscous and not to be mixed with it.

Provided by The Flying Chef

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 (200 g) lamb fillets (the marinade would be enough for 4 fillets)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon harissa
100 ml yogurt
2 cups water
2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
2 tablespoons hot mango chutney
1 (100 g) sachet quick-cooking couscous
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 yellow pepper, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons red currants
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
100 ml yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, finely chopped (this is extra so a total of 3 tablespoons altogether.)

Steps:

  • Prep time does not include marinating time.
  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl or storage container, mix well, add lamb fillets, turn to coat, cover, marinade several hours or overnight.
  • Remove lamb from marinade, discard left over marinade, cook lamb in a fry pan, or grill, or BBQ until cooked as desired, slice thickly and serve over couscous.
  • Couscous.
  • In a small fry pan heat a little olive oil and cook peppers until tender.
  • Bring water, stock and mango chutney to the boil, add couscous sachet and cook according to packet instructions (mine is 2 Minute Couscous.)Drain and place couscous in a bowl fluff with fork.
  • Add peppers, lemon juice, coriander and currants stir gently to combine.
  • Yogurt.
  • Combine yogurt with coriander, stir and serve drizzled over lamb.
  • To Serve: Place a mound of couscous in the centre of a plate, arrange sliced lamb on top and drizzle with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 918.8, Fat 58.1, SaturatedFat 25.8, Cholesterol 161.1, Sodium 175.6, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 7.1, Protein 44.3

SPICY LEG OF LAMB



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There are so many ways to make things spicy. Here, we are going to use a two-pronged attack plan: dry spices and fresh chiles. I love the "cooked in" spices that meld seamlessly with the meat and the surprise of the fresh chiles and vinegar to finish. I also like taking a few minutes to make a sauce once the meat comes out of the oven. This allows a period for the meat to rest before carving.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon hot paprika
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon molasses
2 tablespoons kosher salt
One 8-to-10-pound leg of lamb, bone in
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 fresh jalapeno pepper
1 fresh Thai chile pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • The objective: A nice, pink, juicy leg of lamb has a final temperature of about 120 degrees F. Use a shallow roasting pan or baking sheet with a fitted rack. Elevating the lamb slightly off the bottom of the roasting pan allows the hot air to better circulate around the meat as it cooks.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Toast the spices: In a medium bowl, combine the cayenne, fennel seeds, dry mustard, paprika, red pepper flakes and cinnamon. Mix the spices and pour them out onto a baking sheet. Place the tray inside the oven for 1 minute to warm the spices and allow them to toast slightly. This will awaken their flavors. Remove the tray from the oven.
  • Make the paste to coat the leg of lamb: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, molasses and salt. Add the toasted spices and mix together to create a paste. Coat all sides of the leg in the seasoning paste. If you have time, allow the lamb to sit out for about an hour and come closer to room temperature. Alternatively, you can marinate the lamb like this for several hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator before cooking.
  • Cook the lamb: Place the lamb leg in the center of the fitted rack on the roasting pan and place it in the center of the oven. Cook, undisturbed, for 30 minutes. Use an instant-read meat thermometer and take the temperature of the thickest part of the leg meat. Your meat thermometer should read about 85 degrees F. Cook for an additional 30 minutes. Ideally, the thickest part of the leg should come to about 118 degrees F. Remove the lamb from the roasting pan to a flat surface to rest.
  • Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and mustard. Place the fresh chiles on a flat surface and, with a small knife, cut them both into thin rounds, ribs, seeds and all.
  • Pour off some of the drippings from the bottom of the roasting pan. Put the pan on top of a burner on your stove. Start a low heat under the pan and when the drippings begin to sizzle, add in the mustard, vinegar and fresh chiles. Taste for seasoning. Pour over the leg of lamb.
  • Carve the meat: Begin carving at the loin end of the leg; you want to carve at a right-angle relative to the grain of the meat. Observe that this meat has lines almost like a piece of wood, aim the blade of your knife at a right-angle to the grain and slice thin pieces. Arrange the slices on a platter with the sauce.

ROAD TO MOROCCO LAMB WITH PINE NUT COUSCOUS



Road to Morocco Lamb with Pine Nut Couscous image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into bite size pieces
1 rounded tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
2 teaspoons turmeric, 2/3 palm full
2 teaspoons cumin, 2/3 palm full
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, 1/2 palm full
1 teaspoon paprika, 1/3 palm full
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, eyeball it in your palm
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, eyeball it in your palm
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
20 to 24 pitted dates, halved, about 1 cup
1 quart chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons pine nuts, a generous palm full
2 cups couscous
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place lamb in a food storage bag. Combine the 7 spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle into the bag and seal bag. Shake and evenly coat the lamb pieces in the spices.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, then the lamb. Sear the lamb and caramelize the meat all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onions and garlic and cook 5 minutes more. Add the dates and 2 cups of chicken stock to the pan and cover. Cook 7 to 8 minutes more to plump the dates and soften the onions. Remove cover and adjust seasonings.
  • During the last 5 minutes the lamb has to cook, melt butter and toast pine nuts. Add 2 cups stock and bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat, add couscous and cover pan. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with fork.
  • Serve lamb over couscous in shallow dishes and garnish with chopped scallions.

SPICY LAMB WITH GARLIC COUSCOUS



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A spicy Moroccan style dish. As the couscous has minimal cooking time the garlic flavour is quite strong, reduce the amount of garlic in the couscous or use some roasted garlic paste if you aren't keen on very garlicky food. This recipe came from the Home Beautiful magazine. The marinade also works well with chicken fillets.

Provided by EeeGee

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (400 g) loin lamb, back straps about (eye of lamb loin)
2 -3 teaspoons chopped chili (fresh or bottled)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro)
1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 cups chicken stock
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • FOR THE LAMB.
  • Trim off any fat.
  • In a small bowl combine the chili, cumin, garlic and coriander.
  • Rub the mix into the lamb, you can allow it to marinate for up to 4 hours but it isn't essential.
  • Cook the lamb on a preheated, oiled grill plate until browned and cooked to your liking.
  • Remove from grill, sprinkle with a little sea salt and cover to keep warm.
  • FOR THE COUSCOUS.
  • Combine the stock, garlic and peas in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous and oil.
  • Cover and stand for about 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • TO SERVE.
  • Slice the lamb, place on top of a mound of couscous and add a dollop of yoghurt.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb: Opt for well-marbled lamb shoulder or leg for the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the lamb, make sure to give each piece enough space in the pan to brown properly.
  • Use a flavorful spice blend: The combination of cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper adds a delicious warmth and depth of flavor to the lamb.
  • Cook the lamb until tender: Braise the lamb in a flavorful liquid until it is fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Make sure the couscous is fluffy: Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving to ensure that it is light and airy.
  • Add fresh herbs and vegetables: Top the couscous with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, and add vegetables like roasted red peppers or diced cucumber for a pop of color and freshness.

Conclusion:

This spicy lamb with garlic couscous is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The lamb is tender and flavorful, the couscous is fluffy and aromatic, and the combination of spices and herbs creates a truly unforgettable dish. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create this restaurant-quality meal at home. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve your friends and family, give this spicy lamb with garlic couscous a try. You won't be disappointed!

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