Lamb Valentine steaks with pumpkin & sweet potato mash

If you're looking for inspiration for what to cook on Valentine's Day, why not try these delicious lamb steaks?

Serves: 2

What you need:

• 4 Lamb Valentine Steaks
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• Salt, Pepper
• 10g Butter
• 200g Pumpkin (peeled, cored and sliced into very thin wedges)
• 200g Squash or Courgette (sliced into thin wedges)
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 bunch Chives (chopped)

Sweet potato mash:

• 200-300g Sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
• 20-30g Butter

What you do:

1. Remove the steaks from their packaging, pat dry with kitchen paper, and allow to come to room temperature before cooking.
2. Meanwhile, place the sweet potatoes into a pan of boiling water, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Sear the steaks on one side without touching for 2½-3 minutes, then turn and cook for a further 2½ -3 minutes. Remove the steaks from the pan, season with salt and pepper, cover with foil and leave in a warm place to rest for 4-5 minutes.
4. While the steaks are resting, prepare the vegetables. Place the pan back onto the hob and add the butter, remaining oil, pumpkins and squash. Sprinkle with sugar and season lightly with salt. Fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, or until soft. Once soft, drain the sweet potatoes and lightly mash them with the butter.
5. To serve, arrange the vegetables and sweet potato mash on preheated plates, place the steaks alongside and sprinkle the chives all over.

Alternatively, traditionally roast your boneless leg of lamb:

1. Prepare as per paragraph 1. Then sear for 15 minutes in a preheated oven at 250ºC/475ºF/Gas 9.
   
2. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C/360ºF/Gas 4 and cook for medium 12-15 minutes per 450g and for well done 18- 20 minutes per 450g.
   
3. Once your joint is cooked to your liking it is important to rest it.
   
4. Place it on a board or platter, cover with foil, then leave in a warm place for at least 20 minutes prior to serving.

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