Pan-Seared Lamb Steak and Salsa Verde

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 9. Boil a full kettle. Remove the lamb steaks from your fridge to allow them to come up to room temperature. Pour enough oil into a deep baking tray to cove the bottom and pop into the oven. Peel and chop the potatoes into 3cm chunks. Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan on high heat with ½ tsp salt. Boil the potatoes for 5-6 mins or until the edges are so.

Step 2

When the potatoes are ready, drain in a colander and sprinkle on the flour (see pantry for amount) and dried rosemary. Shake to fluff up the potatoes, then carefully add them to the hot baking tray, turning in the oil. Season with salt, then roast on the top shelf until golden, 30-35 mins. Turn halfway through.

Step 3

While the potatoes roast, trim the carrots, (no need to peel). Chop into roughly 1cm wide, 5cm long batons. Place onto a baking tray, drizzle with oil and the honey, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread out in a single layer. Roast on the middle shelf of your oven until tender, 20-25 mins. Turn halfway through.

Step 4

Meanwhile, pick the mint leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks). Roughly chop the capers. Halve the lemon. In a small bowl, combine the capers, mint, olive oil for the salsa and half the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, mix well and set aside your salsa verde. About 15 mins before the potatoes and carrots are ready, halve any thick broccoli stems lengthways. Add the Tenderstem® broccoli to the tray with the carrots, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Return to the oven for the remaining time, 10-12 mins.

Step 5

Once the broccoli is in the oven, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Season the steaks with salt and pepper. TIP: Lamb steaks naturally vary in shape, so adjust the following timings depending on how you like yours cooked. Once hot, lay the steaks into the pan and fry until browned and medium-rare, 8-10 mins total. Turn every 2 mins. TIP: Cook each side for 1-2 min more if you like it more well done. Once cooked, transfer to a board, cover with foil and allow to rest for a couple of mins.

Step 6

When everything's ready, slice the lamb steaks in half and transfer to your plates. Serve with the roast potatoes, carrots and broccoli alongside. Spoon the salsa verde over the lamb to finish.