Moroccan Lamb Lollipops
Lamb lollipops dusted with Moroccan spices and seared to golden brown.
- 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
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- 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
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, salt, pepper, allspice, cayenne and cloves until combined.
- Place lamb lollipops on a baking sheet and evenly coat with spice rub on all sides.
- Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet to medium or medium-high heat.
- 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
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