Apricot and Jalapeño-Grilled Lamb Steaks
Serves 8
Per serving:
Calories: |
241.00 |
Protein: |
24.50 g |
Carbohydrates: |
16.60 g |
Total fat: |
8.00 g |
Sat. fat: |
2.80 g |
Cholesterol: |
78.00 mg |
Sodium: |
100.00 mg |
Fiber: |
0.30 g |
1 (16-ounce) can apricots in juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons seeded and finely minced jalapeño peppers
½ cup 100% fruit (no sugar added) apricot preserves
2 teaspoons Cascadian Farm frozen Organic Orange Juice Concentrate
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon mustard powder
8 (5-ounce) lamb sirloin steaks
( ¾ ″ thick)
Spectrum Naturals Extra Virgin Olive
Spray Oil with Garlic Flavor
Add the juice from the canned apricots, the vinegar, and cornstarch to a small saucepan. Whisk well to remove any lumps. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly for 1 minute or until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Finely chop the apricots and add them to the sauce along with the jalapeño. Set aside until ready to serve.
Preheat grill coals to medium-hot (350° to 400°).
Add the apricot preserves, orange juice concentrate, water, and mustard powder to a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 30 seconds. Whisk the mixture. If it's not yet melted to a spreadable consistency, microwave on high for additional 10-second intervals, stirring after each interval.
Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Lightly spray each side with the garlic-flavored spray. Place the steaks on a grill rack over direct heat. Grill for 3 minutes each side. Baste with the apricot-orange juice mixture and grill for an additional 2 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness. (The direct heat is important at first to sear the meat, but may cause the meat to char once it's basted; if so, use tongs to move the steaks to indirect heat or a spot on the grill that is less hot.) Serve immediately with the apricot-jalapeño sauce.

