chef Adam Moore Italian Herb-Crusted Aussie Lamb Loin Pizza
- Prep time 5Min
- Cook time 15Min
- Technique Grill
- Meat Lamb
- Cut Loin
- Serves 4
Dried spices and fresh herbs combine to make a flavor-packed coating for sliced lamb shoulder. Mix it in advance and top prepared flatbreads for quick, zesty pizzas.
Ingredients
All-Purpose Lamb Seasoning
- ½ cup cumin seeds, toasted
- 1 tbsp caraway seeds, toasted
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds, toasted
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns, toasted
- 2 tbsp granulated garlic
- 2 tbsp granulated onion
- 1 tbsp dried sage
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- ½ cup kosher salt
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
For Aussie Lamb Pizza
- 2 Aussie lamb loins, thinly sliced (¼ inch)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp All-Purpose Lamb Seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 (8-10 inch) pita or naan flatbreads
- ½ cup store-bought pizza sauce, divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Portion Size: One 8-10 inch pizza.
Method
To make the seasoning: In a blender or food processor, combine the cumin, caraway, mustard seeds and peppercorns and process to a medium-fine consistency. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the remaining seasoning ingredients. Break up any clumps and mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
To make the pizza: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Dietary Substitutions
For Keto:
- Remove sugar from the rub recipe.
- Replace crust with butter lettuce to create a pizza inspired wrap.
- Replace the pizza sauce with fresh diced tomatoes.
For Paleo:
- Remove sugar and reduce the salt in the rub recipe.
- Replace crust with butter lettuce to create a pizza inspired wrap.
- Replace vegetable oil with olive oil.
- Replace the pizza sauce with fresh diced tomatoes OR diced beets, if avoiding nightshades.
- Replace cheeses with cashew cheese or nutritional yeast.
For Whole30:
- Remove sugar and reduce the salt in the rub recipe.
- Replace Dijon mustard with yellow mustard.
- Replace crust with butter lettuce to create a pizza inspired wrap.
- Replace vegetable oil with olive oil.
- Replace the pizza sauce with fresh diced tomatoes.
- Replace cheeses with nutritional yeast.
Chef Note: :
Alternate cuts: Leg, shoulder.
