Cajun Lamb Bites Recipes

GARLIC-STUFFED LAMB LOIN BITES

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and chili flakes over low heat for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and add the oregano, garlic and lemon zest. Pour mixture out of the pan and into a bowl. Allow to cool.
• For the lamb skewers:
• Slice lamb loin lengthwise (as if filleting) into 2 pieces about 1/2-inch thick. Using a mallet or the heel of your palm, lightly pound meat to about 1/4-inch thickness then cut each in half lengthwise. Place meat in a non-metallic dish and pour reserved oregano marinade over the meat. Turn several times to coat, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• When ready to cook, prepare grill or preheat broiler.
• Remove lamb from marinade and discard marinade. Spread about 1 tablespoon garlic paste on each of the lamb pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Roll meat lengthwise end to end and place on skewers. Brush with olive oil. Grill or broil to desired doneness, 10 to 15 minutes for medium-rare meat, depending on heat of grill. Turn meat occasionally to ensure even cooking.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Peel the outermost layers of skin off the heads of garlic. Cut off the top 1/3 of the heads to open the cloves. Put the heads, cut sides up, in a small baking dish and pour the olive oil over them. Season with salt and pepper. Cover tightly, place in the oven, and roast until about 3/4 cooked, about 45 minutes. Uncover and return to the oven until the cloves begin to pop out of their skins and brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
• When garlic is cool enough to handle easily, squeeze the roasted garlic into a small bowl. Press against the skins very well to get out all the sweet roasted garlic you can. Add the oil from the baking dish and mix well until a paste forms. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week.

CAJUN LAMB BITES

Steps:

• Wasb cut lamb chops in warm water. Drain in sieve and let excess water drain.
• On medium heat, warm a Wok (i used non-stick type) and add oil.
• Add 1/2 tspn salt and stir well. Lower heat to Low-Med and add Chillies and stir for a minute.
• Add 1 Onion(diced) and stir till clear.
• Add crush Garlic and Ginger and stir for a minute. If too dry, add little water.
• Add Cajun & Meat Spices and stir well for another minute.
• Add lamb chops pcs, and balance of salt. Keep heat to low-med. Add little water. Close wok and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Open and stir well and ensure that it is not too dry (or add little water).
• Cook for another 10-12 minutes, checking & stirring every 3-4 minutes.
• Check if meat is breaking from bone. If so, then add balanc eof onion and stir well. If they is too much water, then cook with lid open.
• Once done, turn off heat, close lid to simmer for 5 minutes.