Moroccan Lamb Fillet (Backstrap)
- 2 -3 lamb fillets (backstrap)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon harissa
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in bowl, add lamb and turn to coat each fillet well. Marinade several hours in the fridge.
- Heat a little oil on a grill plate or fry pan, add lamb and cook each side until browned and cooked as desired. (mine were quite thick and it was about 4-5 Min's a side to get a nice pink center.).
- Remove lamb from heat and allow to rest 5 Min's, slice thickly and serve.
- Serve lamb over couscous with a mint yogurt sauce.
lamb, ground cumin, paprika, garlic, ground coriander, parsley flakes, cinnamon, ground ginger, sugar, harissa, lemon juice, olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/moroccan-lamb-fillet-backstrap-378666 (may not work)