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Barbecued Lamb Backstrap with Cucumber & Dill Salad

Barbecued Lamb Backstrap with Cucumber & Dill Salad

Paul Hegeman
I've added another level of flavor to the lamb backstrap by marinating it in homemade Cajun spice and served it with a relatively simple and refreshing salad.
4.92 from 47 votes
Prep Time 9 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 250 grams lamb backstrap x 4
  • 215 grams Cajun spice homemade 2 cups
  • vegetable oil quality
  • 2 telegraph cucumbers
  • 1/2 bunch dill
  • 170 grams whole-egg mayonnaise 3/4 cup
  • pine nuts
  • sea salt flakes
  • pepper grinder

Instructions
 

  • Rub the lamb with the spice mix and tenderize each piece with a fork 7-8 times each side.
  • Rub again with the spice.
  • Pour 2 cm’s (1 inch) deep oil into a wide shallow container and gently submerse the spiced lamb into the oil.
  • Allow the lamb to marinate at least 3 hours and ideally overnight.
  • Preheat the barbecue.
  • Peel and seed the cucumber and cut them into 1 cm wide pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise, dill, a little salt and pepper and mix until evenly coated.
  • Remove the lamb from the oil 10 minutes before cooking and allow the excess oil to drain off so you don’t get flare ups on the barbecue.
  • Grill the lamb 2-5 minutes per side (depending on how you want it cooked).
  • Rest the lamb for a couple minutes while you organise the plates and beer.
  • Garnish the salad with the pine nuts and serve.

Notes

ARBECUED CAJUN LAMB BACKSTRAP WITH CUCUMBER AND DILL SALAD
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