CHEF JOHN'S GRILLED LAMB STEAKS

Chef John's Grilled Lamb Steaks image

Using vinaigrette as a sauce for grilled meats is one of my favorite 'cheats' of all time. They take minutes to whisk together, there's absolutely no culinary finesse required, and the combinations of oils, vinegar, and flavorings are limitless. How about balsamic vinaigrette on some grilled skirt steak? Maybe mustard dressing on some pork chops? How could grilled chicken drizzled with Greek dressing and feta cheese not be awesome?

Provided by Chef John

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb

Time 8h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh tarragon leaves, torn
½ bunch fresh mint leaves, torn
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 center-cut lamb leg steaks, 1 1/2-inch thick
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Whisk tarragon, 1/2 bunch mint, yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, cumin, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl; pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add lamb steaks, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, sherry vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons chopped mint and stir to combine vinaigrette.
Remove steaks from marinade and scrape off all herbs and garlic; discard marinade. Drizzle steaks with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cook steaks on the preheated grill until browned on the outside and slightly pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer steaks to a plate, drizzle 1/2 of the vinaigrette over the steaks, cover the steaks with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Transfer steaks to individual plates and drizzle remaining vinaigrette over each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 93.3 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 80.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g