Recipe: Lamb Leg Steaks With Watercress Pesto

A quick meal for two... hey pesto!

Serves: 2

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 12-16 mins

Ingredients;

• boneless lamb-leg steaks

For the watercress pesto;

• 25g unsalted pistachio nuts
• 25g watercress leaves
• 25g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 60ml rapeseed or olive oil

1. For pesto: put the nuts, watercress, Parmesan and 50ml oil into a blender, season and whizz together to make a chunky pesto.

2. Heat a non-stick frying pan under moderate heat until hot. Brush the steaks with remaining oil and cook for 6–8 minutes on each side. Transfer the steaks to warm plates.

3. Place a small spoonful of pesto on each of the steaks (slice, if preferred) and serve with roasted peppers or cherry tomatoes and crusty bread. Serve the rest of the pesto separately.

Tips: Alternatively, cook the steaks on a prepared BBQ. The pesto is great with lamb chops or cutlets too.

With thanks to Simply Lamb.