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North African Leg of Lamb with Couscous and Grilled Vegetables

Jamie Purviance

Fuel Type:

  • People

    Serves 8 to 10

  • Prep Time

    1 h

  • Marinating Time

    8 to 24 h

  • Grilling Time

    45 to 57 min.

Ingredients
Instructions

the Ingredients

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Marinade

  • Completed step 3 large shallots, about 225 grams total, each peeled and quartered
  • Completed step 18 grams loosely packed fresh mint leaves
  • Completed step 80 millilitres extra-virgin olive oil
  • Completed step 60 millilitres fresh lemon juice
  • Completed step 8 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • Completed step 1 tablespoon paprika
  • Completed step 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Completed step 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • Completed step 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Completed step 1½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Completed step 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • Completed step 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Completed step 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Completed step 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Completed step ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • Completed step ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
 
  • Completed step 1 boneless leg of lamb, 2.3 to 2.5 kilograms, butterflied, excess fat, sinew and silver skin removed

Vegetables

  • Completed step 2 fennel bulbs (with fronds), about 570 grams total
  • Completed step 1 small butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut crosswise into 1 centimetre slices
  • Completed step 455 grams medium zucchini, trimmed, each cut lengthwise into 8- to 12-millimeter slices
  • Completed step 2 large red bell peppers, each cut lengthwise into 8 wedges, stems and seeds removed
  • Completed step 60 millilitres extra-virgin olive oil
  • Completed step 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Completed step 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Couscous

  • Completed step 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Completed step 12 ounces finely chopped shallots (about 240 grams)
  • Completed step 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • Completed step 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • Completed step 1½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Completed step 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Completed step 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Completed step 1.2 litre reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • Completed step 2 boxes (each 300 to 360 grams) of 5-minute plain couscous
  • Completed step 18 grams loosely packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped, divided

Special Equipment

  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Instructions

  • In a food processor combine the marinade ingredients and process until an almost smooth purée forms. Place the lamb, opened flat, in a large glass baking dish or on a sheet pan. Spread the marinade evenly all over both sides of the lamb. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours. Allow the lamb to stand at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour before grilling (do not scrape the marinade off the lamb).

    Related Grill Skills

    Preparing Boneless Leg of Lamb
  • Cut off the thick stalks and the root ends from the fennel bulbs and discard. Finely chop and reserve the fronds for garnish. Cut each fennel bulb lengthwise in half and cut out the thick triangular core at the bottom. Cut each half into 8 millimetre slices. In a large bowl combine all the cut vegetables. Add 60 millilitres of oil, the salt and pepper. Toss gently, being careful not to break the vegetables. If the vegetables seem dry, add one more tablespoon of oil. 
  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (180°C to 230°C).
  • Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the lamb, fat-side down first, over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 51ºC to 54ºC, 30 to 45 minutes for medium rare, turning once after 20 minutes.
  • About 15 minutes before the lamb is done, prepare the couscous. In a large, heavy saucepan over medium–high heat on the stove, heat the oil. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté until golden and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper. Add the chicken broth and bring to boil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat, cover with the saucepan lid and let stand 5 to 10 minutes (keep the couscous covered to keep warm).

    Related Grill Skills

    Mincing Garlic
  • Remove the lamb from the grill, tent with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Maintain the heat of the grill.
  • While the meat is resting, grill the vegetables over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until tender and lightly charred on the outside, turning occasionally. The fennel and squash will take 10 to 12 minutes, the peppers will take 6 to 8 minutes and the zucchini will take 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the grill as they are done.

    Related Grill Skills

    Preparing Bell Peppers
  • Cut the lamb crosswise into slices. Spoon the couscous on half of a large platter and the vegetables on the other half. Top the couscous with 12 grams of the chopped mint and sprinkle the fennel fronds over the vegetables. Arrange the lamb slices on the couscous. Top the lamb with the remaining 6 grams of chopped mint. Drizzle the lamb with any accumulated juices. Serve warm.

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