Lamb Blinis with Marinated Peppers and Herb Relish
Makes 30-32 blinis
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12-16 minutes
Ingredients:
2 lean boneless lamb rump or leg steaks
Freshly milled black pepper
2.5ml/½tsp garlic salt or seasoning
15ml/1tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
10ml/2tsp oil
For the Herb Relish:
60ml/4tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped basil
30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped mint
5ml/1tsp fresh lemon juice
30ml/2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Pinch sea salt
2 x 162g packs prepared blinis (available at all good supermarkets in the chiller section)
6 prepared grilled and marinated red or yellow peppers (available in jars), finely sliced lengthways
Fresh chives, to garnish
Method:
1. To prepare the herb dressing, in small bowl mix all the ingredients together, cover and set aside.
2. Heat a non-stick griddle pan over a moderate heat, place the steaks on a chopping board, season and dust with the garlic salt or seasoning and rosemary.
Brush the steaks on both sides with the oil. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side then transfer to a plate and keep warm.
3. Meanwhile warm the blinis according to the packet instructions then spread each blini evenly with a little of the herb dressing.
4. Cut the lamb into thin slices, arrange evenly over the blinis and top with a little of the marinated peppers. Garnish with the chives.
5. Serve immediately as party nibbles.
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