Charred Lamb Kofta with Crispy Edges
Ground lamb mixed with onion, parsley, and warm spices, then seared until burnished and juicy. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve straight from the pan for that viral charred crust.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- ½ cup yellow onion, finely minced
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine lamb, minced onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, cayenne, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Mix gently with your hands until just combined—do not overwork or the kofta will be dense.
- 3
Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a compact oval or cylinder.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Sear kofta without moving for 3 minutes until deep golden brown on the bottom, then flip and cook 2–3 minutes more.
- 6
Squeeze fresh lemon over the kofta, add a final pinch of salt, and serve immediately while edges are still crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- microplane or fine grater (optional, for lemon zest)
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