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.

Lamb With Garlic And Paprika (cordero A La Cuchifrita)

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

  1. Season the lamb chunks with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp of paprika.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the seasoned lamb chunks to the skillet and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining paprika over the lamb and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
  7. 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