Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped rosemary
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds, crushed
  • 1 None lemon, peel finely grated
  • 1 None orange, peel finely grated
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 None lamb fillets (7 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup chopped mint
  • None None FOR THE WATERMELON SALAD
  • 11 oz seedless watermelon, trimmed, chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves, sliced if large
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

  • Combine oil, rosemary, cumin, lemon and orange peels, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a shallow dish. Add lamb; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, combine yogurt and mint in a small bowl. Season to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the watermelon salad, combine watermelon, feta, olives and mint in a large bowl. Whisk oil and lemon juice; season to taste. Drizzle over salad, tossing well.
  • Heat a large skillet on high heat. Remove lamb from marinade. Cook lamb in 2 batches, for 4-5 mins each side, until cooked to desired doneness. Let stand, loosely covered with foil, for 5 mins.
  • Slice lamb and serve with watermelon salad and minted yogurt.