Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Steak with Couscous 'Cake' and Pomegranate

Spiced lamb leg steak served over a crispy herb-infused couscous cake with a sweet honey and pomegranate sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 918.4 kcals 918.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 88.6 grams 88.6 grams
Fat 51.2 grams 51.2 grams
Protein 30.5 grams 30.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
tbsp
Fruits
0.5
piece
Pomegranate
seeds only
GrainsCereals
85
g
Couscous
cooked
Meat
NutsSeeds
0.25
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
1
tbsp
Basil
fresh leaves, chopped
1
tbsp
Mint
fresh leaves, chopped
1
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
fresh leaves, chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Other
3
tbsp

Steps

  • Grind coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, and peppercorns in a mortar.
  • Rub the spice mixture over the lamb steak.
  • Heat a griddle pan and drizzle olive oil over the lamb.
  • Cook lamb for 5 minutes per side until golden-brown and rested.
  • Stir honey and pomegranate seeds into the warm lamb pan.
  • Cook until the honey bubbles then remove from heat.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan and mix cooked couscous with herbs.
  • Pack couscous into the pan and fry for 7 minutes per side.
  • Slice the lamb and serve over the crispy couscous cake with sauce.