Lamb, Lime and Mango Salad
Courtesy of National Mango Board
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 6 Min.
Marinate: 30 Min.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 6 Min.
Marinate: 30 Min.
What you need:
Lamb:
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 10 sprigs cilantro, stemmed (reserve stems)
* 1 tsp. kosher salt
* 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
* 3 Tbsp. peanut oil, divided
* 12 oz. lamb steak, trimmed of fat
Salad:
* 1 head frisee lettuce, inner leaves washed and dried
* 1 small ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
* 1 small avocado, peeled and diced
* 4 large green onions, including green parts, diced
Dressing:
* 2 Tbsp. Thai fish sauce
* 3 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
* 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
* 2 tsp. minced, fresh red Thai or jalapeno pepper
* 2 tsp. packed brown sugar
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 10 sprigs cilantro, stemmed (reserve stems)
* 1 tsp. kosher salt
* 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
* 3 Tbsp. peanut oil, divided
* 12 oz. lamb steak, trimmed of fat
Salad:
* 1 head frisee lettuce, inner leaves washed and dried
* 1 small ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
* 1 small avocado, peeled and diced
* 4 large green onions, including green parts, diced
Dressing:
* 2 Tbsp. Thai fish sauce
* 3 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
* 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
* 2 tsp. minced, fresh red Thai or jalapeno pepper
* 2 tsp. packed brown sugar
What to do:
1. To Prepare the Lamb: In a food processor, combine the garlic, cilantro stems, salt, pepper, and 2 Tbsp. oil. Spread the paste on both sides of the lamb and marinate for 1/2 hr.
2. Warm remaining oil in a large, heavy skillet, cooking the steak on each side 3 to 4 min. for medium rare. Remove from pan and let cool. 3. To Prepare the Salad: Cut the lamb into strips. Divide the lettuce leaves among 4 plates and arrange the mango, avocado, green onions, and strips of lamb on top.
4. To Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir until the sugar is dissolved. 5. To Serve: Drizzle the salad with the dressing and scatter the reserved cilantro leaves over the top.
All photos © 2008 National Mango Board and used by permission of the National Mango Board. All rights reserved.
2. Warm remaining oil in a large, heavy skillet, cooking the steak on each side 3 to 4 min. for medium rare. Remove from pan and let cool. 3. To Prepare the Salad: Cut the lamb into strips. Divide the lettuce leaves among 4 plates and arrange the mango, avocado, green onions, and strips of lamb on top.
4. To Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir until the sugar is dissolved. 5. To Serve: Drizzle the salad with the dressing and scatter the reserved cilantro leaves over the top.
All photos © 2008 National Mango Board and used by permission of the National Mango Board. All rights reserved.
Wine pairings:
Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah