Lamb backstraps

[RedPanda]

Anyone know anything I can do with lamb backstraps? I bought them because they look so lovely and lean, and now I can't think of anything interesting to do other than cook them in a pan and serve them with gravy!!
Any ideas?:chef:

[RedPanda]

Has no-one ever cooked backstraps? Looks like it's grilled lamb with gravy for me!:(

[Vespera]

You will need

Flour, egg, bread crumbs, spices

Coat lamb in plain flour
Dip in egg
Mix bread crumbs with spices of your choosing
Coat lamb in bread cumb mix

Cook in a pan with some oil. Serve with mint sauce.

Ps - can I come for dinner? I LOVE lamb :)

[Roxy76]

Anyone know anything I can do with lamb backstraps? I bought them because they look so lovely and lean, and now I can't think of anything interesting to do other than cook them in a pan and serve them with gravy!!
Any ideas?:chef:

Here are a couple of ideas:

*Drizzle them with olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, oregano and maybe rosemary. Pan fry or on those health grills medium, so still pink. take off and 'rest' for 5-10 mins. Serve sliced pieces of lamb on a greek salad or caesar salad

*Cook as above and put in pita breads/tortillas with grated cheese, salad, maybe some hommus if you like it - whatever flavours u like! and make wraps

enjoy! :D

[KarniF00l]

Marinated Lamb Backstraps with Lentil and Rocket Salad (Lentils optional)

Serving size: Serves 4
Cooking time: More than 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

4 x 200g lamb backstraps, trimmed
1/3 cup (80ml) balsamic vinegar
4 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup finely chopped fresh thyme
1 cup (200g) puy lentils
6 large egg tomatoes (540g), chopped finely
100g baby rocket leaves
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice

METHOD

Combine lamb, vinegar, garlic and half of the thyme in large bowl; toss to coat lamb in marinade. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

Optional: Cook lentils in medium saucepan of boiling water, uncovered, until tender; drain.

Meanwhile, cook drained lamb on heated lightly oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) until browned both sides and cooked as desired. Cover lamb; stand 5 minutes then slice thickly.

Place lentils in large bowl with tomato, rocket, rind, juice and remaining thyme; toss gently to combine. Divide salad among serving plates; top with lamb.