Lamb Leg Steaks with Watercress Pesto

If you haven’t already discovered for yourself, watercress pesto is a great accompaniment for lamb.  With just 5 ingredients this recipe is also super easy and quick to make.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 16 minutes

Serves: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless lamb leg steaks

  • For the watercress pesto:

  • 25g unsalted shelled pistachio nuts
  • 25g watercress leaves
  • 25g freshly grated hard cheese, e.g. Parmesan
  • 60ml rapeseed or olive oil

Method

  1. For the pesto, put the nuts, watercress, Parmesan and 50ml oil into a blender, season and whizz together to make a chunky pesto.
  2. Heat a non-stick frying pan under moderate heat until hot. Brush the steaks with remaining oil, season and cook for 6–8 minutes on each side. Transfer the steaks to warm plates.
  3. Place a small spoonful of pesto on each of the steaks (slice, if preferred) and serve with roasted peppers or cherry tomatoes and crusty bread. Serve the remaining pesto separately.

Tips:

Alternatively, cook the steaks on a prepared BBQ. The pesto is great with lamb chops or cutlets too.