Crispy Merguez Sandwich
Seared lamb merguez sausages on a toasted roll with charred peppers, harissa mayo, and fresh cilantro. Spicy, smoky, and done in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 4 links lamb merguez sausages
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 2 whole sandwich rolls or baguette
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together mayonnaise and harissa paste in a small bowl until smooth.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add merguez and sear until deeply browned and cooked through, turning occasionally, ~8 minutes.
- 3
Slice the bell pepper into thick rings, remove seeds. Push sausages to the side, add pepper rings to the hot skillet. Sear until charred, ~3 minutes per side.
- 4
Split rolls and toast them cut-side down in the skillet until golden, ~90 seconds.
- 5
Spread harissa mayo on each toasted roll. Layer merguez, charred peppers, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 6
Serve immediately while merguez and bread are still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- knife
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