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Matthew Drennan

delicious. magazine’s editor has worked as a chef, a food writer and stylist, and launched Ready, Steady, Cook magazine. Matthew has also written five cookery books (two of which won the Gourmand world cookery book award) including Weber’s Fresh On The Grill and Classic Irish.

Serves 2

Spicy lamb with sauteed potatoes and houmous recipe

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Ready in 20-25 minutes

450g peeled and diced potatoes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1½ tbsp harissa or any other chilli paste
1 lemon
4 trimmed lamb cutlets or 2 lamb fillets
Small tub of houmous

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1. Pan-fry potatoes in vegetable oil for 12-15 minutes, tossing occasionally, until golden and tender. Season.
2. Meanwhile, mix chilli paste with a good squeeze of lemon juice in a shallow dish. Season lamb cutlets or fillets and coat them in the mixture. Set aside for 10 minutes.
3. Heat a griddle or frying pan over a high heat. Add the lamb and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning halfway. Serve with the potatoes, a good dollop of houmous, lemon wedges, and a mixed green salad.

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