Lamb Valentine Steaks with Fresh Harissa Couscous and Pickled Red Pepper

Steak method

• Mix the lemon and oil in a bowl and add the steaks. Cover and leave to marinade for 30 mins.

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• Season the steaks and place in a hot pan with a drizzle of oil and sear.

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• Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

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Pickled pepper method

• Cut the red pepper into thin strips and add to the pan with the remaining ingredients.

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• Bring to the boil then simmer for around 30 minutes.

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• Remove the pickled peppers and keep aside.

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Harissa couscous method

• Heat the oil in the pan, add the diced aubergine, stir until the oil has reduced.

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• Transfer the aubergine to the oven and cook at 180c for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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• Sweat the other vegetables in a pan with oil and the harissa for a few minutes. Add the vinegar then the tomatoes, olives, and cooked aubergine. Cook for around 10-15 mins and season.

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• Mix the cooked vegetables together with the giant couscous and add your pickled peppers.

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• Place your cooked valentines on top.

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• Additional garnish – crumbled fete, rocket, pine nuts, herb oil.

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