Merguez Sandwich with Charred Peppers
Spiced lamb merguez sausages seared until crispy, nestled in soft bread with caramelized peppers and harissa mayo. Ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 4 links merguez sausages
- 2 medium red and yellow bell peppers
- 2 pieces soft sub rolls or baguette
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut peppers into thick strips, removing stems and seeds.
- 2
Stir harissa and mayonnaise together until combined.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~60 seconds.
- 4
Add merguez sausages. Sear without moving for 4 minutes until deep brown on one side.
- 5
Flip sausages, then add pepper strips to the skillet around them.
- 6
Cook 4 minutes more, stirring peppers occasionally, until peppers soften and edges char.
- 7
Spread harissa mayo inside rolls. Divide sausages and peppers between sandwiches.
- 8
Serve immediately while sausages are still hot and skins are crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small bowl
- spoon
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