Lamb Leg Steaks with a Herb and Paprika Rub

Name: Lamb Leg Steaks with a Herb and Paprika Rub
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 x 150g lean, boneless lamb leg steaks; 2 teaspoons rapeseed or olive oil; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

These lamb leg steaks dusted in a herb and paprika rub makes them a great midweek meal. Cook in a pan, under the grill or on the barbecue then serve with potato wedges or chips and a side salad.

prep time
5 mins

cook time
20 minutes

serves
2 people

Ingredients

2 x 150g lean, boneless lamb leg steaks
2 teaspoons rapeseed or olive oil
For the Herb and Paprika Rub:
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons smoked paprika

Method

Place all the ingredients on a shallow plate and mix well.
Brush the steaks with a little oil.
Coat the steaks with the rub on both sides and cook on the hob in a griddle pan for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until any meat juices run clear. Alternatively, cook the steaks under a preheated grill or on a prepared barbecue for the same cooking time.
Transfer the steaks to a warm plate and serve with any meat juices from the pan, potato wedges and a green salad.