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    Home » Recipe Index » One Pot/One Pan Meals

    Lamb Steak Recipe for One

    May 5, 2021 Updated April 15, 2024 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Cooking for One, Entrees, One Pot/One Pan Meals, Spring Recipes

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    Make this easy lamb steak recipe for one in 15 minutes. It's tender, juicy, and flavorful paired with grilled asparagus. Marinating the lamb steak in yogurt for a few minutes makes it juicy.

    grilled lamb steak with asparagus on a plate

    [This lamb steak recipe was originally posted in May 2019. It has been updated with a table of contents, new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    Table of contents

    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Storage/Reheating Tips
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • Other good summer recipes
    • Repurpose this recipe
    • What to do with leftover ingredients

    I don't cook lamb that often but want to cook it more. If you're anything like me, this lamb steak recipe is a fantastic recipe to get started. It's easy, quick, and super tender.

    Once you get the flavor pairings down, cooking lamb will get easier.

    You'll cook the different cuts similarly to it's beef counterpart, but the flavor pairings are quite different, you'll learn how to cook a lamb steak here.

    If you're like me, and don't have an outdoor grill, a grill pan on the stove works really well too! Or cast iron skillet, both can get really hot and conduct heat evenly, making them great for grilling.

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the lamb steak recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick description of what's in this recipe.

    • Plain yogurt: A quick yogurt coating acts like a marinade to help tenderize and add flavor to your lamb. It's a great step to take.
    • Lamb steak
    • Lemon pepper
    • Asparagus: grill whatever vegetables you have.
    • Lemon
    • Dried oregano 

    Instructions

    Scroll down to the lamb steak recipe card for more detailed instructions on how to cook a lamb steak. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.

    spoon spreading yogurt on uncooked lamb steak

    1. Marinate room temperature lamb steak in plain yogurt for 15 minutes to two hours before grilling.

    The acidity of the yogurt quickly tenderizes the meat, and adds another layer of flavor to this lamb steak recipe.

    paper towel blotting yogurt off lamb on a plate

    2. After the lamb has rested, remove excess yogurt before grilling so it doesn't burn. Use a clean paper towel to blot the yogurt off your lamb steak. Then season with lemon pepper and place on a hot grill.

    lamb steak with yogurt on top and asparagus on grill pan

    3. Add fresh asparagus to the grill or cast iron skillet right away. The lamb steak and asparagus will take about the same amount of time to cook. You can use other vegetables, but cook times may change.

    4. Grill the lamb for 5 minutes on each side for a medium rare steak. Your lamb steak will release off the grill easily once it's cooked enough.

    hand measuring temperature of steak on a grill pan

    5. Remove lamb steak once it's done. The meat should be 145+ degrees in the middle. 170 degrees is well done, so I usually like my steaks between 145-160 degrees for a nice medium-rare. That's how to cook a lamb steak.

    You can use an instant read thermometer or meat thermometer.

    6. Make sure to let your lamb steak stand for 10 minutes before eating. This will seal in the juices, so you'll get a tender and juicy steak instead of a juicy plate.

    This lamb steak is great with a baked potato, rice, pasta salad, etc.

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    Storage/Reheating Tips

    Store any leftover lamb steak in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week. Reheat in the microwave or broiler.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Use a grill pan on the stove if you don't have an outdoor grill. That's what I do.
    • It's hard to get exactly 4 ounces of meat, adjust seasonings depending on how many oz your lamb steak is, you can use any size in this recipe for how to cook a lamb steak.
    • You can also use lamb chops in this lamb steak recipe.
    • Use whatever veggies you have. Carrots, eggplant, zucchini, green beans, and onions are great on the grill.
    • Other good add-ins: grill lamb steak with fresh herbs and/or butter too.

    FAQ

    What is sheep meat called?

    Sheep meat is called mutton. It's usually tougher and gamier tasting than lamb is. I'd recommend starting with lamb if you're interested in trying it and learning how to cook a lamb steak.

    What goes good with lamb?

    This list includes spices and seasonings that go well with lamb. Use a mixture of a couple ingredients that go well with each other before adding to your lamb.
    -red wine
    -rosemary
    -garlic
    -thyme
    -lemon
    -mint
    -coriander
    -cinnamon
    -curry powder
    -oregano
    -fruit (mango, apricot, dates, raisins, figs)
    -harissa

    How do I cook lamb?

    Cooking techniques and time depends on the cut of lamb you're using. How to cook a lamb steak or chops? They can be cooked quickly, over the grill for example.

    Lamb chops are cut from the rib meaning that they're super tender and delicious, but they're also the most expensive cut of lamb.

    Shanks and shoulders need to be cooked for longer, so roasting or braising them is recommended.

    Use a thermometer to measure the internal temperature. I like lamb steak cooked between 145-160 degrees (medium-rare to medium)

    sliced lamb steak with asparagus on a plate with ingredients on table

    Other good summer recipes

    • Chicken Burger
    • Baked Salmon in a 'Bag'
    • Mediterranean Grain Bowl
    • Watermelon Chicken Salad

    Repurpose this recipe

    Add extra veggies and top the veggies & lamb steak over a bed of greens for a simple salad. It'd be great with a simple tzatziki dressing (yogurt + lemon + cucumbers + garlic)

    What to do with leftover ingredients

    When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.

    • Asparagus: stuffed squash with ground beef & rice, creamy asparagus soup
    • Greek Yogurt: chicken & broccoli, blueberry tea smoothie, PB banana overnight oats.
    • Lemon: sparkling berry lemonade, red white & blue popsicles.

    Did you make this lamb steak recipe? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

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    Lamb Steak Recipe for One

    Make this easy lamb steak recipe for one in 15 minutes. It's tender, juicy, and flavorful paired with grilled asparagus. Marinating the lamb steak in yogurt for a few minutes makes it juicy.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 person
    Author: Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Equipment

    • Grill or Stovetop Grill
    • Measuring Cups
    • small mixing bowl
    • cutting board
    • knife
    • tongs

    Ingredients

    • cooking spray
    • 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
    • 4 ounce lamb steak
    • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
    • 10 stocks asparagus and other vegetables if desired
    • ½ whole lemon
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram

    Instructions

    • Start by marinating your 4 ounce lamb steak in 1 Tablespoon plain yogurt for 15 minutes to two hours before grilling. The acidity of the yogurt quickly tenderizes the meat, and adds another layer of flavor.
    • After the lamb has rested, remove excess yogurt before grilling so it doesn't burn. Use a clean paper towel to blot the yogurt off. Then season with 1 teaspoon lemon pepper & place on a hot grill.
    • Add 10 stocks fresh asparagus to the grill right away. They'll take about the same amount of time to cook.
    • Grill the lamb for 5 minutes on each side for a medium-rare steak. Your steak will come off the grill easily once it's cooked enough.
    • Remove once it's done. You can check with a meat thermometer. The meat should be 145+ degrees in the middle. 170 degrees is well done, so I usually like my steaks between 145-160 degrees for a nice medium-rare.
    • Make sure to let it stand for 10 minutes before eating. This will seal in the juices, so you'll get a tender and juicy steak instead of a juicy plate.

    Notes

    • It's hard to get exactly 4 ounces of meat, adjust seasonings depending on how many oz your steak is.
    • You can also use lamb chops in this recipe
    • Use whatever veggies you have. Carrots, eggplant, zucchini, green beans, and onions are great on the grill.
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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian who has been cooking for one for over 10 years. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Charla says

      April 10, 2020 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      Looks like perfect BBQ food, I'm ready for this recipe for the summertime. Love it!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 14, 2020 at 10:27 am

        right?! it's a great BBQ-ed dinner

        Reply
    2. Adrianne says

      April 10, 2020 at 12:06 am

      5 stars
      Yum!!! Wish this was my dinner tonight. It looks so healthy and I love the asparagus combo. So tasty and is making me drool. Cheers

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 14, 2020 at 10:27 am

        grilled asparagus is the best! thanks

        Reply
    3. Nart | Cooking with Nart says

      April 09, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious and also healthy. Always in for a simple, nutritious meal like this!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 14, 2020 at 10:27 am

        thanks!

        Reply
    4. Anita says

      April 09, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my, the grilled lamb paired with asparagus looks absolutely delicious and straight out of a fancy restaurant. This will be an awesome dish for a date night dinner. 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 14, 2020 at 10:28 am

        ohhh totally! thanks

        Reply
    5. Biana says

      April 09, 2020 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      I love the lamb and asparagus combination, it just says spring to me. And so healthy, too!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 14, 2020 at 10:28 am

        it screams spring, doesn't it?!

        Reply
    6. MatchaMe says

      May 04, 2019 at 11:50 pm

      Asparagus is such an underrated vegetable! This looks so delicious and I love your photography

      Jared | Matcha Tea

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 06, 2019 at 11:16 am

        thanks so much!

        Reply
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