Pan Seared Lamb Medallions

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 lbs lamb medallions or lamb steaks, visible fat trimmed
• 1/4 cup rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chicken stock

Directions

1. 1

   Place lamb in a bowl. Mix all other ingredients together except salt, olive oil, stock and butter. Massage the lamb and marinate at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat pan over medium high heat. Add olive oil and butter. When it just starts to smoke a little, sear lamb for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium doneness. Baste continuously with pan oil and butter when searing. Set lamb aside and drain oil.

3. 3

   Deglaze pan with chicken stock to make pan jus. Pour jus over lamb when serving.