Jump to Recipe Grilled lamb steaks are tender, flavorful, and perfectly suited for date nights, special occasions, or family dinners! All it takes is some light seasoning, a few minutes on the grill, and a pat of butter to top it all off! You won’t miss beef one bit once you bite into these juicy grilled lamb steaks that are full of great flavor! Tender Grilled Lamb Steaks Grilled lamb steaks aren’t difficult to make at all. In fact, they are just as simple as grilling any beef steak! A few minutes of cook time and a simple seasoning of salt & pepper are all it takes. These quick and easy grilled lamb steaks are all the reason you need to fire up the grill! These quick and easy lamb steaks are perfect for any occasion!

Jump to:Tender Grilled Lamb Steaks 🥘 Grilled Lamb Steaks Ingredients 🔪 How To Grill Lamb Steaks 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes 🥡 Storing & Reheating ❓ Should Lamb Steaks Be Pink? ❓ How Long To Grill Lamb Steaks? ❓ What Do Lamb Steaks Taste Like? 🥩 More Tasty Lamb Recipes 📋 Recipe

🥘 Grilled Lamb Steaks Ingredients You only need 3 ingredients to make these lamb steaks! They have plenty of flavor, so a little salt and pepper is more than enough seasoning.

Lamb Steaks - 12 ounces of lamb steaks (2 6-ounce lamb leg steaks).Salt & Pepper - ¼ teaspoon each.Butter - 1 tablespoon divided, for resting. Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips! 🔪 How To Grill Lamb Steaks This recipe is all about timing and temperature! You will need a grill, your grilling utensils, and a meat thermometer. I made 2 6-ounce lamb steaks when cooking this recipe and we enjoyed 1 steak per person. You can easily buy more steaks and scale up the salt, pepper, and butter if desired!

Season. If time allows, pull your 12 ounces of lamb steaks from the fridge and let them come to room temperature for 40 minutes. Season them generously all over with ¼ teaspoon of both salt & pepper.Prep the grill. Meanwhile, grease and preheat your grill so that it is prepared for direct cooking over medium-high to high heat (375°F+ / 190°C+).Grill. Once hot, place your lamb steaks on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side (or until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare).Rest. Transfer the steaks to a plate or cutting board. Top them with ½ a tablespoon of butter each, then cover them with a loosely tented square of foil and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Your grilled lamb steaks will be delicious with any sides you would serve with beef steaks! Try grilling some corn on the cob or yellow squash. Enjoy! For more suggestions on what to serve with lamb, check out my page of side dish ideas! 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes Allowing the meat to come to room temperature before grilling not only lessens the cooking time but also helps it to cook evenly.The different internal temperatures of doneness for lamb are:Rare: 115-120°F (46-49°C)Medium-Rare: 125°F (52°C)Medium: 130°F (54°C)Medium-Well: 145°F (63°C)Well Done: 150°F (65°C)Resting lamb allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, adding flavor and keeping it tender! 🥡 Storing & Reheating In an airtight container, leftover grilled lamb steaks will last for 3 days. Alternatively, they may be placed in a freezer-safe storage container or heavy-duty freezer bag and frozen for up to 3 months. Reheating Grilled Lamb Steaks Defrost frozen lamb in the fridge overnight. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the lamb in a baking dish with a splash of broth. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes until warmed through. You may quickly reverse-sear them for a minute or 2 in a skillet on the stovetop if desired.  ❓ Should Lamb Steaks Be Pink? Chefs and meat enthusiasts agree that lamb steaks are the most tender, juicy, and flavorful when cooked medium-rare. However, it should be noted that the CDC recommends an internal temperature of 145ºF (65ºC), which is medium-well. ❓ How Long To Grill Lamb Steaks? This depends on how done you want your steaks. 3 minutes per side over medium-high to high heat will give you a rare lamb steak. 4-5 minutes should be a perfect medium rare. 6 minutes should be closer to medium. 7 minutes will be close to medium well. Anything more, your lamb steaks will be well-done. ❓ What Do Lamb Steaks Taste Like? Lamb has a more earthy and robust flavor than beef. Some cuts of lamb, or lamb from different regions, taste more ‘gamey’ than others.

🥩 More Tasty Lamb Recipes Roasted Boneless Leg of LambRoasted Lamb ShanksAir Fryer Lamb ChopsLamb BreastIrish Lamb StewSlow Cooker Boneless Leg of Lamb

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Grilled Lamb Steaks

Grilled lamb steaks are tender, flavorful, and perfectly suited for date nights, special occasions, or family dinners! All it takes is some light seasoning, a few minutes on the grill, and a pat of butter to top it all off! You won’t miss beef one bit once you bite into these juicy grilled lamb steaks that are full of great flavor!

Author | Angela

Servings: 2 servings Calories: 530kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 15 minutes Resting time 5 minutes Total Time 35 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 12 oz lamb steaks (2 6-ounce lamb leg steaks)▢ ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper▢ 1 tablespoon butter (divided, for resting)

InstructionsIf time allows, pull your lamb steaks from the fridge and let them come to room temperature for 40 minutes. Season them generously all over with salt & pepper.12 oz lamb steaks, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepperMeanwhile, grease and preheat your grill so that it is prepared for direct cooking over medium-high to high heat (375°F+ / 190°C+). Once hot, place your lamb steaks on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side (or until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare). Transfer the steaks to a plate or cutting board. Top them with ½ a tablespoon of butter each, then cover them with a loosely tented square of foil and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.1 tablespoon butter Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling Utensilsmeat thermometer Notes Allowing the meat to come to room temperature before grilling not only lessens the cooking time but also helps it to cook evenly. The different internal temperatures of doneness for lamb are:

Rare: 115-120°F (46-49°C) Medium-Rare: 125°F (52°C) Medium: 130°F (54°C) Medium-Well: 145°F (63°C) Well Done: 150°F (65°C)

Resting lamb allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, adding flavor and keeping it tender! To store: In an airtight container, leftover grilled lamb steaks will last for 3 days. Alternatively, they may be placed in a freezer-safe storage container or heavy-duty freezer bag and frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat: Defrost frozen lamb in the fridge overnight. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the lamb in a baking dish with a splash of broth. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes until warmed through. You may quickly reverse-sear them for a minute or 2 in a skillet on the stovetop to freshen up the sear if desired. 

NutritionCalories: 530kcal (27%) | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 45g (69%) | Saturated Fat: 21g (131%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 139mg (46%) | Sodium: 436mg (19%) | Potassium: 379mg (11%) | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 175IU (4%) | Calcium: 29mg (3%) | Iron: 3mg (17%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Grill Recipes, grilled lamb steaks, lamb recipes Course Main CourseCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Grilled lamb steaks are tender, flavorful, and perfectly suited for date nights, special occasions, or family dinners! All it takes is some light seasoning, a few minutes on the grill, and a pat of butter to top it all off! You won’t miss beef one bit once you bite into these juicy grilled lamb steaks that are full of great flavor!

Tender Grilled Lamb Steaks

Grilled lamb steaks aren’t difficult to make at all. In fact, they are just as simple as grilling any beef steak!

A few minutes of cook time and a simple seasoning of salt & pepper are all it takes. These quick and easy grilled lamb steaks are all the reason you need to fire up the grill!

🥘 Grilled Lamb Steaks Ingredients

You only need 3 ingredients to make these lamb steaks! They have plenty of flavor, so a little salt and pepper is more than enough seasoning.

  • Lamb Steaks - 12 ounces of lamb steaks (2 6-ounce lamb leg steaks).Salt & Pepper - ¼ teaspoon each.Butter - 1 tablespoon divided, for resting.

Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!

🔪 How To Grill Lamb Steaks

This recipe is all about timing and temperature! You will need a grill, your grilling utensils, and a meat thermometer.

I made 2 6-ounce lamb steaks when cooking this recipe and we enjoyed 1 steak per person. You can easily buy more steaks and scale up the salt, pepper, and butter if desired!

  • Season. If time allows, pull your 12 ounces of lamb steaks from the fridge and let them come to room temperature for 40 minutes. Season them generously all over with ¼ teaspoon of both salt & pepper.Prep the grill. Meanwhile, grease and preheat your grill so that it is prepared for direct cooking over medium-high to high heat (375°F+ / 190°C+).Grill. Once hot, place your lamb steaks on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side (or until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare).Rest. Transfer the steaks to a plate or cutting board. Top them with ½ a tablespoon of butter each, then cover them with a loosely tented square of foil and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Your grilled lamb steaks will be delicious with any sides you would serve with beef steaks! Try grilling some corn on the cob or yellow squash. Enjoy!

For more suggestions on what to serve with lamb, check out my page of side dish ideas!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

  • Allowing the meat to come to room temperature before grilling not only lessens the cooking time but also helps it to cook evenly.The different internal temperatures of doneness for lamb are:Rare: 115-120°F (46-49°C)Medium-Rare: 125°F (52°C)Medium: 130°F (54°C)Medium-Well: 145°F (63°C)Well Done: 150°F (65°C)Resting lamb allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, adding flavor and keeping it tender!

🥡 Storing & Reheating

In an airtight container, leftover grilled lamb steaks will last for 3 days. Alternatively, they may be placed in a freezer-safe storage container or heavy-duty freezer bag and frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Rare: 115-120°F (46-49°C)

  • Medium-Rare: 125°F (52°C)Medium: 130°F (54°C)Medium-Well: 145°F (63°C)Well Done: 150°F (65°C)

Reheating Grilled Lamb Steaks

Defrost frozen lamb in the fridge overnight. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the lamb in a baking dish with a splash of broth. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes until warmed through.

You may quickly reverse-sear them for a minute or 2 in a skillet on the stovetop if desired. 

❓ Should Lamb Steaks Be Pink?

Chefs and meat enthusiasts agree that lamb steaks are the most tender, juicy, and flavorful when cooked medium-rare. However, it should be noted that the CDC recommends an internal temperature of 145ºF (65ºC), which is medium-well.

❓ How Long To Grill Lamb Steaks?

This depends on how done you want your steaks. 3 minutes per side over medium-high to high heat will give you a rare lamb steak. 4-5 minutes should be a perfect medium rare. 6 minutes should be closer to medium. 7 minutes will be close to medium well. Anything more, your lamb steaks will be well-done.

❓ What Do Lamb Steaks Taste Like?

Lamb has a more earthy and robust flavor than beef. Some cuts of lamb, or lamb from different regions, taste more ‘gamey’ than others.

🥩 More Tasty Lamb Recipes

  • Roasted Boneless Leg of LambRoasted Lamb ShanksAir Fryer Lamb ChopsLamb BreastIrish Lamb StewSlow Cooker Boneless Leg of Lamb

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Grilled Lamb Steaks

Grilled lamb steaks are tender, flavorful, and perfectly suited for date nights, special occasions, or family dinners! All it takes is some light seasoning, a few minutes on the grill, and a pat of butter to top it all off! You won’t miss beef one bit once you bite into these juicy grilled lamb steaks that are full of great flavor!

Author | Angela

Servings: 2 servings Calories: 530kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 15 minutes Resting time 5 minutes Total Time 35 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 12 oz lamb steaks (2 6-ounce lamb leg steaks)▢ ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper▢ 1 tablespoon butter (divided, for resting)

InstructionsIf time allows, pull your lamb steaks from the fridge and let them come to room temperature for 40 minutes. Season them generously all over with salt & pepper.12 oz lamb steaks, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepperMeanwhile, grease and preheat your grill so that it is prepared for direct cooking over medium-high to high heat (375°F+ / 190°C+). Once hot, place your lamb steaks on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side (or until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare). Transfer the steaks to a plate or cutting board. Top them with ½ a tablespoon of butter each, then cover them with a loosely tented square of foil and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.1 tablespoon butter Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling Utensilsmeat thermometer Notes Allowing the meat to come to room temperature before grilling not only lessens the cooking time but also helps it to cook evenly. The different internal temperatures of doneness for lamb are:

Rare: 115-120°F (46-49°C) Medium-Rare: 125°F (52°C) Medium: 130°F (54°C) Medium-Well: 145°F (63°C) Well Done: 150°F (65°C)

Resting lamb allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, adding flavor and keeping it tender! To store: In an airtight container, leftover grilled lamb steaks will last for 3 days. Alternatively, they may be placed in a freezer-safe storage container or heavy-duty freezer bag and frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat: Defrost frozen lamb in the fridge overnight. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the lamb in a baking dish with a splash of broth. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes until warmed through. You may quickly reverse-sear them for a minute or 2 in a skillet on the stovetop to freshen up the sear if desired. 

NutritionCalories: 530kcal (27%) | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 45g (69%) | Saturated Fat: 21g (131%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 139mg (46%) | Sodium: 436mg (19%) | Potassium: 379mg (11%) | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 175IU (4%) | Calcium: 29mg (3%) | Iron: 3mg (17%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Grill Recipes, grilled lamb steaks, lamb recipes Course Main CourseCuisine American

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

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Grilled Lamb Steaks

Author | Angela

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 530kcal

Prep 15 minutes

Cooking 15 minutes

Resting time 5 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 12 oz lamb steaks (2 6-ounce lamb leg steaks)▢ ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper▢ 1 tablespoon butter (divided, for resting)

InstructionsIf time allows, pull your lamb steaks from the fridge and let them come to room temperature for 40 minutes. Season them generously all over with salt & pepper.12 oz lamb steaks, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepperMeanwhile, grease and preheat your grill so that it is prepared for direct cooking over medium-high to high heat (375°F+ / 190°C+). Once hot, place your lamb steaks on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side (or until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare). Transfer the steaks to a plate or cutting board. Top them with ½ a tablespoon of butter each, then cover them with a loosely tented square of foil and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.1 tablespoon butter

Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling Utensilsmeat thermometer

Notes Allowing the meat to come to room temperature before grilling not only lessens the cooking time but also helps it to cook evenly. The different internal temperatures of doneness for lamb are:

Rare: 115-120°F (46-49°C) Medium-Rare: 125°F (52°C) Medium: 130°F (54°C) Medium-Well: 145°F (63°C) Well Done: 150°F (65°C)

Resting lamb allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, adding flavor and keeping it tender! To store: In an airtight container, leftover grilled lamb steaks will last for 3 days. Alternatively, they may be placed in a freezer-safe storage container or heavy-duty freezer bag and frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat: Defrost frozen lamb in the fridge overnight. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the lamb in a baking dish with a splash of broth. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes until warmed through. You may quickly reverse-sear them for a minute or 2 in a skillet on the stovetop to freshen up the sear if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal (27%) | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 45g (69%) | Saturated Fat: 21g (131%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 139mg (46%) | Sodium: 436mg (19%) | Potassium: 379mg (11%) | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 175IU (4%) | Calcium: 29mg (3%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)

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Course Main CourseCuisine American

US CustomaryMetric

  • Rare: 115-120°F (46-49°C)
  • Medium-Rare: 125°F (52°C)
  • Medium: 130°F (54°C)
  • Medium-Well: 145°F (63°C)
  • Well Done: 150°F (65°C)