APRICOT-SMOKED CHILE GLAZE LAMB TACOS WITH TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALSA

Apricot-Smoked Chile Glaze Lamb Tacos with Tomato-Cucumber Salsa image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 plum tomatoes, diced
1 serrano chile, finely diced
1/2 English cucumber, diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo puree
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb loin
Canola oil, for brushing lamb
8 to 12 flour or corn tortillas (8-inch size)

Steps:

Heat a gas grill to high.
For the tomato-cucumber salsa: Combine the tomatoes, serrano chiles, cucumbers and onions in a medium bowl. Add the olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss in the dill and mint.
For the lamb: Mix together the apricot preserves, vinegar, chipotle puree and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Brush the lamb with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, until nicely charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, brush with the apricot glaze, cover and cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 125 degrees F for medium rare, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, brush with more glaze and let rest 10 minutes.
While the lamb rests, grill the tortillas for a few seconds on each side; keep warm. Slice the lamb into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush each tortilla with a little of the glaze, put a few slices of lamb into each, top with the salsa and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 136 milligrams, Sodium 277 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 20 grams