Moroccan Lamb Lollipops

If you haven’t tried lamb lollipops, now is the time!

They’re tender, juicy lamb lollipops dusted with Moroccan spices and seared to golden brown.

They’re easy to make, yet will impress your guests.

How to make Moroccan lamb lollipops

Featured Ingredients

For the spice rub:

• Cumin
• Coriander
• Paprika
• Turmeric
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Black pepper
• Allspice
• Cayenne
• Cloves

For the lamb:

• Rack of lamb: Have the butcher cut a rack of lamb into lollipops, or buy them already cut.
• Olive oil: It’s the perfect flavor for this recipe and can withstand high heat cooking.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, salt, pepper, allspice, cayenne and cloves until combined.
2. Place lamb lollipops on a baking sheet and evenly coat with spice rub on all sides.
3. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet to medium or medium-high heat.
4. Work in batches to pan-fry lamb lollipops, about 2-3 minutes per side, just until browned and crispy on both sides.
5. Lollipops are best cooked medium-rare to medium (140-145 degrees).

Recipe Substitutions and Alterations

• For the spice rub: Alter the spices as you wish.
  • If you don’t have the individual spices, try a pre-made spice rub that has similar spices.
• To alter the heat: Use as much or as little cayenne pepper as you like.
• For the lamb: Use any cut of meat with this spice rub and cooking technique.
  • Chicken breasts, pork tenderloin or steak are all great options.

Nutrition Considerations

• To make these gluten free: This recipe is gluten free.
• To make these dairy free: This recipe does not contain dairy.
• To make these nut free: This recipe does not contain nuts.
  • Be sure all ingredients are nut free.
• To make these egg free: This recipe does not contain eggs.

Meaty recipes to get your hands on:

• Greek Lamb Meatballs
• Curry Chicken Meatballs
• Classic BBQ Meatloaf Cups
• Swedish Meatballs
• Dutch Oven Pot Roast

Moroccan Lamb Lollipops

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Lamb lollipops dusted with Moroccan spices and seared to golden brown.

• Author: Julie Andrews
• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 15 min
• Yield: Serves 8
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stove-Top, Grill
• Cuisine: Moroccan-Style

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon paprika or smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Pinch ground cloves
• 2 pounds rack of lamb, cut into lollipops
• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, salt, pepper, allspice, cayenne and cloves until combined.
2. Place lamb lollipops on a baking sheet and evenly coat with spice rub on all sides.
3. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet to medium or medium-high heat.
4. Work in batches to pan-fry lamb lollipops, about 2-3 minutes per side, just until browned and crispy on both sides. Lollipops are best cooked medium-rare to medium (140-145 degrees).

Notes

Cooking Tip: To cut rack of lamb into lollipops: use a sharp knife to slice in between ribs to create 3/4-1-inch thick chops

To Grill: Follow steps 1 and 2, then preheat the grill to medium or medium-high heat. Coat grill with cooking spray and cook 2-3 minutes per side (oil not necessary if grilling). 

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
• Calories: 275
• Sugar: 0
• Sodium: 65
• Fat: 15
• Saturated Fat: 6
• Unsaturated Fat: 9
• Trans Fat: 0
• Carbohydrates: 4
• Fiber: 1
• Protein: 29
• Cholesterol: 107