Best Sicilian Lamb Spezzatino With Saffron And Mint Recipes

SAUTEED SICILIAN LAMB

Sauteed Sicilian Lamb image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/3 pounds boneless lamb cutlets (leg or loin cut), sliced into 1/2-inch strips
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 whole roasted red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
One 10-ounce package sliced white button mushrooms
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup pitted large green olives, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
Rice pilaf, for serving
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

Set a large saute pan over high heat and add the oil. Sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper. Add the lamb to the pan along with the garlic and saute until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the oregano and pepper flakes and stir. The lamb is done when browned all over but still tender. Transfer to a dish and set aside.
Set the pan back over the heat and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onions, roasted peppers and mushrooms to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the olives, capers and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and reduce by two-thirds, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return the lamb to the pan and stir together to incorporate the flavors and heat through.
Serve the lamb with rice pilaf and garnish with the parsley.

SICILIAN LAMB SPEZZATINO WITH SAFFRON AND MINT

Sicilian Lamb Spezzatino With Saffron and Mint image

This simple stovetop lamb stew is seasoned with only a pinch of saffron and a splash of wine, then showered with lots of chopped mint. Once assembled, this fragrant stew takes only about an hour to cook. It has a bright-flavored lightness that makes it ideal for these balmy evenings. I served it with plain boiled potatoes - nothing more was needed.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 pounds lamb shoulder chops cut 2 inches thick
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups diced red onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of saffron
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint

Steps:

Season chops generously with salt and pepper. Put olive oil in a wide deep skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brown lamb on both sides, then remove and set aside. Lower heat to medium, add onion to pan and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until softened and lightly colored, about 5 minutes.
Stir garlic, saffron and tomato paste into onions and cook 1 minute. Add wine and simmer for 2 minutes, then return lamb to skillet. Add 4 cups water, just to cover meat, and bring to a boil. Put on lid, turn heat to low and simmer gently for about 45 minutes, until quite tender.
Remove lid and raise heat to a rapid simmer. Simmer until juices have reduced by nearly half and sauce has thickened somewhat (may be prepared ahead to this point). Taste and adjust seasoning. Just before serving, reheat and stir in chopped mint.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 947, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 74 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 991 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams