Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove
• pinch sea salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 150g/5½oz lamb steak
• freshly ground black pepper
• 100g/3½oz tinned lentils
• drained
• 200ml/7fl oz red wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 50g/1¾oz butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• For the lamb
• place the garlic and salt into a pestle and mortar or small bowl and crush together to make a paste. Stir in the olive oil
• rub the mixture over the lamb and leave to marinate for five minutes.
• Heat a griddle pan and chargrill the lamb for 4-5 minutes on each side
• or until cooked to your liking. Season with freshly ground black pepper and set aside to keep warm.
• For the lentils
• place the lentils into a pan with the red wine and bay leaf and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Stir in the butter and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• To serve
• place the lentils onto a plate with the lamb on top
• cut into slices.