Lamb, Lime and Mango Salad

Lamb, Lime and Mango Salad

Courtesy of National Mango Board 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 6 Min. Cook Time • 30 Min. Marinate Time
Ingredients
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

Directions:

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.

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Wine Pairings:

Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah