Tunisian Lamb Medaillons










Ingredients:4 medaillons of lamb,2 garlic cloves,10 green olives,1 Tbspoons basil,1 Tbspoon lemon,4 Tbspoons extra virgin oil,pepper, salt.

Preparation:Peel and crush the garlic cloves. Heat oil in a casserole on a low flame. Add the garlic and basil. Mix and cover, then simmer for about 10 minutes, mixing carefully from time to time. Add 1 tbspoon lemon and olives, increase the flame to medium level and put the lamb medaillons for 3 to 4 minutes on each side (only 2 to 3 minutes if you like it pink…) Display the medaillons on a service plate. Deglaze the sauce with the lemon juice, adjust seasoning and cover the medaillons with it. Serve right away with braised endives or steamed potatoes