Lamb cutlets with orange, onion and olive salad

Spring is the time for blue skies, new growth, budding romances and a rejuvenated palate that calls for a lighter, fresher menu. Celebrate the new season by bringing the fresh flavour of mouth-watering Lamb to the table.

In Spring sweet, tender Lamb is at its peak supply, making it the perfect partner for new season vegetables and herbs. Its unique ability to match the fresher, more delicate flavours our palates crave post winter, makes Lamb the perfect Spring meal solution.

Enjoy Lamb alfresco and let the warm sun, cool breeze and floating scent of blossoming flowers revitalise your senses. Cooked on the barbecue, grill, fry pan or in the oven, Lamb's tenderness and flavour is sure to be a hit with family and friends. However you choose to dine, you can soak up the succulent flavours of Spring with these simple and delicious Lamb recipes.

Lamb cutlets with orange, onion and olive salad

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
rind and juice from one small orange
2 tsp dried mint
12 frenched Lamb cutlets
sea salt and freshly ground pepper


Orange, onion and olive salad
2-3 small oranges, peeled and sliced
1 small red onion, finely shredded
few green olives, sliced
1-2 tbsp fruity extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
spearmint leaves

Combine the oil, orange rind, juice and mint. Brush the mixture over both sides of the Lamb cutlets. Season with salt and ground pepper.

Remove the grill tray. Preheat the oven grill to high/maximum setting. Place the cutlets on the cold grill tray, place tray under the hot grill. Cook cutlets on one side until the first sign of moisture appears on the top. Turn and cook further until done to your preference. Turn once only.

Remove cutlets from grill tray, loosely cover with foil and rest for two minutes before serving.

To make orange, onion and olive salad: combine the orange slices, red onion and olives with olive oil and a squeeze of orange juice. Season well, add mint.

Serve Lamb cutlets aside the salad.

This information has been issued by Hausmann Communications on behalf of Meat & Livestock Australia. For more Lamb recipe suggestions please go to: www.themainmeal.com.au


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