Spicy Glazed Lamb Tacos with Mediterranean Salsa
Tender lamb loin coated in a sweet n’ spicy orange marmalade glaze, grilled to perfection, and topped with a refreshing tomato-cucumber salsa!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 273kcal
Ingredients
Lamb
- ¾ cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
- ½ - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds lamb loins
- 8 to 12 flour or corn tortillas , 6-inch size
- Lime wedges
Mediterranean Salsa
- 1 cup diced tomatoes , most of seeds removed
- 1 cup diced English cucumber , peeled
- ¾ cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño , seeded, finely diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
- ¼ cup each chopped fresh dill and mint , plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano , plus extra for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Lamb
- Preheat grill on medium-high.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange marmalade, vinegar, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour half of the mixture into another small bowl to pass separately when serving. Brush both sides of the lamb with remaining glaze.
- Grill lamb, covered until nicely charred, about 4 minutes. Flip, cover and cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 125°F for medium rare*, another 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to a cutting board and brush with some of the reserved glaze. Let rest 10 minutes.
- While the lamb rests, wrap the tortillas in foil and warm them on the grill, or place each tortilla directly on the grill for a few seconds on each side.
- Thinly slice the lamb, no more than a ¼-inch thick.
- Brush each tortilla with a little of the reserved glaze, place a few slices of lamb into each, top with Mediterranean Salsa, squeeze of lime, and serve. Enjoy!
Mediterranean Salsa
- In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and jalapeño.
- Stir in the olive oil, vinegar, dill and mint. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Notes
*If you're not able to grill the lamb, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the lamb on all sides, about 6-8 minutes total.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 56mg