Ingredients
- 2 pounds Loin of lamb
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 lrg Red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 Pitas
- 1 cup Plain yogurt
- 2 Cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Mint chiffonade
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Make it step by step
- How to Prepare the Lamb:1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet until it just begins to smoke.
- 2. Season the loin with salt and pepper and sear on all sides until golden brown. Place the pan in the oven and finish cooking until the internal temperature reaches 140 F on a meat thermometer for medium-rare.
- 3. Remove the lamb to a platter and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Place the onions in the pan and place in the oven to roast for 10 minutes.
- 4. Wrap the pita in aluminum foil and place in the oven for 5 minutes to warm. Slice the lamb on the bias into thin slices.
- 5. Top each pita with a few sliced of lamb, roasted onions and the yogurt sauce. Roll and serve.
- How to Prepare the Sauce:1. Place the yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter and place over a bowl and let drain for 1 hour.
- 2. Discard the liquid in the bowl. Place the drained yogurt in a clean bowl and add the garlic, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition and portions
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Recipe source
Adapted from Foodista by Anonymous, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.
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