Lamb steak for Easter

Today we bring you another traditional Romanian recipe for lamb steak, perfect for Easter celebrations

Mihaela Ignătescu, 06.05.2024, 12:56

Lamb is a must on the Easter table, so here is one of the many recipes you can use if interested in cooking such a dish.
For this recipe you will need:
– 4 lamb steaks (about 200-250g each)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
– 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
– Salt and black pepper, to taste

And now let’s cook:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped rosemary, and chopped thyme to make the marinade.
2. Place the lamb steaks in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag.
3. Pour the marinade over the lamb steaks, making sure they are evenly coated. Massage the marinade into the meat.
4. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to develop.
5. When ready to cook, remove the lamb steaks from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
6. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
7. Season the lamb steaks generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
8. Place the lamb steaks on the preheated grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer according to your preference, flipping them only once.
9. Once cooked to your liking, remove the lamb steaks from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
10. Serve the lamb steaks hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your traditional Romanian-style lamb steak for Easter!