Seared Lamb Loin with Preserved Lemon-Mint Yogurt

Mediterranean elegance in 20 minutes flat. Lean lamb loin is seared hard and fast in a hot pan so it stays juicy inside with a deeply browned crust, then sliced thin and fanned over a cool, tangy sauce of thick Greek yogurt, finely minced preserved lemon, and fresh mint. Roasted radishes, blistered until tender and lightly caramelized at the edges, stand in for starchy potatoes and bring a peppery, slightly sweet crunch that plays beautifully against the richness of the lamb. This dinner is built around a generous portion of lean protein — lamb loin is one of the leanest cuts of lamb — paired with protein-rich Greek yogurt in the sauce, so each plate delivers well over 30 grams of protein without needing cream, butter, or heavy fat to taste indulgent. All the flavor comes from bright acidity, herbs, and a good hard sear, keeping the dish light, brothy-adjacent in feel, and easy on the stomach while still tasting like a restaurant-quality meal. It's a fast, low-effort weeknight recipe: one pan for the lamb, one sheet for the radishes, and a quick stir-together sauce, all ready in about 20 minutes with a short ingredient list and a modest, satisfying portion size.</long_description> <parameter name="meta_description">Lean seared lamb loin with a tangy preserved lemon-mint yogurt sauce and roasted radishes. A 20-minute, high-protein keto dinner.

Ingredients

• 340 gLamb loin, trimmed of excess fat, about 170g per serving
• 300 gradishes, halved
• 1.5 tbspolive oil
• 200 gPlain full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsppreserved lemon, flesh removed, rind very finely minced
• 3 tbspfresh mint leaves, finely chopped, plus extra to garnish
• 1 clovegarlic, minced
• 1 tsplemon juice, fresh
• to tastesalt
• to tasteblack pepper
• 0.5 tspground cumin

Method

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