SPICY LAMB SAUSAGE WITH GRILLED ONIONS AND ZUCCHINI
This is modeled after North African merguez, which is sometimes served as part of an elaborate couscous meal, but good on a bun, too. For its deep rust-red color, merguez relies on lots of dried sweet red pepper (paprika) and a goodly amount of hot red pepper (cayenne). Garlic, cumin and coriander are strong supporting players.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 24 (2-ounce) sausages, 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- To make the sausage, put ground lamb in a mixing bowl. Using a spice mill or mortar and pestle, grind cumin, coriander, black pepper and allspice. Add to lamb, along with salt, cayenne, cinnamon, paprika and garlic. Mix well with hands to incorporate. Fry a little piece of the mixture in a small skillet. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary. Mix again and refrigerate at least 2 hours or, preferably, overnight. Form mixture into 24 two-ounce patties.
- To make the vinaigrette, grind cumin, coriander and caraway. Combine with paprika and a good pinch of cayenne in a small bowl. Add garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and salt. Whisk in olive oil.
- Light a charcoal grill or use a grill pan. The heat should be moderate. Grill sausages, in batches if necessary, for about 2 minutes per side, until just done. Keep warm. Paint onion slices with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until softened slightly, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with zucchini. Keep at room temperature.
- Line a large platter with lettuce leaves and pile sausages in the middle. Arrange onions and zucchini around the platter. Salt the tomatoes and distribute. Whisk the vinaigrette, then drizzle over everything. Sprinkle with cilantro and mint, and serve with warm pita breads, if desired.
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Purnima Prapty
[email protected]I made this dish for my vegetarian friend and she loved it! She said the grilled vegetables were the best she's ever had.
Mbalazi Patrick
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. I also added some chopped fresh herbs to the lamb sausage.
Taslima Ahmed Lima (Hijabi Queen)
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb sausage was flavorful without being too spicy, and the grilled vegetables were a nice cooling contrast.
ashique abbasi
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled zucchini and onions.
Md Sorab
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and olives to the grilled vegetables.
Md Nasir Uddin
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the lamb sausage and the grilled vegetables.
Moslah Uddin
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a gourmet meal.
Stella Ogunleye
[email protected]I made this dish for my vegetarian friend and she loved it! She said the grilled vegetables were the best she's ever had.
Meer Humraaz
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. I also added some chopped fresh herbs to the lamb sausage.
Shajid Md
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb sausage was flavorful without being too spicy, and the grilled vegetables were a nice cooling contrast.
sopner badhon
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled zucchini and onions.
Malik boti
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the spicy lamb sausage and the grilled vegetables.
Leah O'Sullivan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb sausage. I also added some chopped bell peppers and mushrooms to the grilled vegetables.
MD Sanjid
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The lamb sausage was so juicy and flavorful, and the grilled vegetables were the perfect accompaniment.
Curtis Allan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The lamb sausage is flavorful and the grilled vegetables are a nice healthy side.
Nina Lallman
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all raved about it. The lamb sausage was cooked perfectly and the grilled vegetables were a nice healthy addition.
wilson paul
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the end result is delicious. I especially loved the spicy lamb sausage.
Darren Rahaman
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this dish changed my mind. The sausage was so flavorful and juicy, and the grilled vegetables were the perfect accompaniment.
Muhammad Arsalan Khan
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The lamb sausage was perfectly seasoned and the grilled onions and zucchini added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.