5 Lamb Recipes That Aussies Would Love To Cook In Summer

Australia is known for its premium quality lamb all over the world, and Australians are known all over the world for their love of the lamb. Be it any season, Australians appreciate lamb throughout the year. Where the world believes that red meat is more of a winter affair, Aussies could honor this protein with these 5 Lamb Recipes well throughout summers:

1. Grilled lamb chops with mint chimichurri

Mint is a lovely summer ingredient and goes perfectly with lamb. Though mint and lamb are classy together, we often see chimichurri sauce with steak. However, in this recipe, chimichurri and lamb come together in great harmony. 

Just grill your lamb chops to perfection, let them stay tender and smother it in this green herby sauce. For the sauce pulse parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and garlic to a chunky consistency. These Grilled lamb chops are rich, and the minty rub makes them summery and fresh. Keep reading for more lamb recipes.

2. Lamb kofta burgers with spicy whipped feta

Be it a weekend summer dinner with the family or a summer patio party with friends, the lamb could give regular beef burgers a run for their money. All the ingredients on this burger have summer written all over them. For the lip-smacking patties combine ground lamb, dried oregano, onion, garlic, lemon zest, mint, coriander, cumin, and cayenne pepper all together in a medium mixing bowl.

Cook them on the grill and place them inside the bread. Top the patty with cool whipped feta cheese mixed with black pepper, sliced cucumber, and pickled onions. You can assemble them in a couple of minutes but get ready to assemble another batch as people will keep coming back for more.

3. Lamb steaks with ginger and cucumber salad

Ever heard the phrase ‘cool as a cucumber’, that is all this dish is! It’s a great combination of a humble lamb preparation combined with a powerful yet cooling ginger and cucumber salad. This is a perfect summer plate that you could serve either as an appetizer at a party or as a main for a home lunch. 

For this dish, you need to brush lamb leg steaks with a bit of oil and season with salt and pepper. After this cook lamb on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes each side, rest it for 5 minutes and then slice it. Temper the meat with garlic and ginger while seasoning it with soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Serve on a bed of cucumber, asparagus, and coriander with a dash of lemon.

4. Butterflied lamb shoulder in lemon and parsley

Lamb’s shoulder is a great cut of meat that is full of flavors and is easier to cook than other parts of the lamb. Read more about meat cuts on websites such as Australian lamb website. This recipe requires minimal effort. However, precise timing gives great results, especially on a butterfly cut. 

Marinate the lamb in oil, garlic, lemon, and parsley and leave it for 15 minutes. On a lightly greased barbecue, cook the lamb, skin side down, for 10 minutes. Turn and cook on reduced heat. After this cover with barbecue hood on and cook for a further 12 minutes. After this, carve the meat and treat yourself to a big serving of this succulent lemony lamb dish. 

5. Mediterranean Lamb Flatbread

When you are looking for something lighter and healthier for your summer meals, this recipe could be your friend. All you need to do is combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, mint, coriander, cumin, and dried oregano in a medium mixing bowl. Cook this mixture in a pan and then layer it on a flatbread and bake. Serve topped with a generous amount of feta cheese, red onions and a drizzle of olive oil.

So tell me do you have any other lamb recipes that you care to share?

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