Lamb steak with pesto

Lamb steaks grilled and served with pesto, tomato slices and grated mozzarella, a quick dish with Mediterranean flavor.

1 tomato (sliced)

1 T basil (red or green, your choice)

4 sli cheese (mozzarella cheese)

2 t sauce (pesto Genovese)

2 pce lamb (lamb leg steaks)

Grill, or pan fry, lamb steaks 4-6 minutes on one side and turn.

Cook for 2 minutes cooking on the second side and brush the top with pesto, and top with sliced tomato, mozzarella and a little basil.

Cook for 2 to 4 minutes more, until done to your taste. Just 2 minutes more for meat that is still pink inside.

Total time

25 minutes

Cooking time

Preparation time

Yield

2 servings

Serve with salad and fries or jacket potato.

Variations

Omit the tomato, brush pesto and a top with a slice of cheese.

Substitute mozzarella with cheddar or Monterrey Jack.

easy, grill, pan fry

meat, main course, dinner

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