Lamb With Garlic And Paprika (cordero A La Cuchifrita)
Lamb with Garlic and Paprika, also known as Cordero a la Cuchifrita, is a traditional dish from Extremaduran cuisine that is bursting with flavor. The combination of garlic and paprika gives the lamb a rich and aromatic taste that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lamb, cut into chunks
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the lamb chunks with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp of paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the seasoned lamb chunks to the skillet and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining paprika over the lamb and stir to coat evenly.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
- Serve the lamb with garlic and paprika hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 35g
Supplies
Large skillet Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Lamb with Garlic and Paprika with a side of roasted potatoes and a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the paprika seasoning.
Cost
$20