Lamb With Broiled Asparagus And Zucchini
Lamb is one of my favorite meats to eat. I have a confession though... that was not always the case. Up until about fifteen years ago, I hated lamb; or rather, I thought I hated lamb. First, I had never even tasted lamb. And second, I had heard a lot of people complain that it was "too gamey." At the time, I didn't even know what "gamey" meant, but I knew that it probably wasn't good given the way people used the word. So being a typical adolescent, I boycotted it without even giving it a try.
Then one day, when I was about 12 or 13, I started to change how I viewed food. I decided I was going to try everything once, including lamb. I figured if I didn't like it then I would never have to eat it again...I haven't stopped eating lamb since.
Lamb is tender, juicy, and a refreshing change from other red meats. When seasoned with flavorful spices and cooked just right, it melts in your mouth.
Enjoy!
Ingredients for Lamb Rib:
1 lamb rib
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, enough to coat rib
Fresh rosemary, chopped
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Garlic powder to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Directions for Lamb Rib:
Turn oven to 500
Drizzle rib with EVOO
Sprinkle with rosemary, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and pat into meat
Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon on top
In a large pan, add a little EVOO and turn the burner on full blast (you want the pan VERY hot)
Place the rib on the pan and sear both sides (about 5-7 minutes)
Remove the rib from the pan on the stove and place onto an oven-safe pan
Cook in the oven for about 10 minutes
Note: Cooking time will vary depending on how you like your lamb.
Ingredients for Asparagus & Zucchini:
1 bunch of asparagus
1 or 2 large zucchinis
EVOO
Coarse salt
Pepper
Minced garlic
Red pepper flakes
Directions for Asparagus & Zucchini:
Cut off the ends of the asparagus and lay out in a single row on a cookie sheet
Cut off the top and bottom of the zucchini, slice in half, and place on the same cookie sheet
Drizzle EVOO over the asparagus and zucchini
Add a pinch of coarse salt and pepper to both
Spread some minced garlic over just the zucchini
Sprinkle some red pepper flakes over both vegetables
Turn the broiler on high and cook for about 10 minutes
Photo & Recipes via Rachel Escobar