Pan Seared Lamb Medallions

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/3 lbs lamb medallions or 1 1/3 lbs lamb steaks, visible fat trimmed
• 1/4 cup rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chicken stock

Recipe

• 1 place lamb in a bowl. mix all other ingredients together except salt, olive oil, stock and butter. massage the lamb and marinate at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.
• 2 heat pan over medium high heat. add olive oil and butter. when it just starts to smoke a little, sear lamb for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium doneness. baste continuously with pan oil and butter when searing. set lamb aside and drain oil.
• 3 deglaze pan with chicken stock to make pan jus. pour jus over lamb when serving.