February Means Fresh Icelandic Lamb
Fresh Icelandic lamb in February? Yes, please. This February, Icelandic Lamb is bringing Icelanders something unheard of in winter–fresh lamb. During the month of February for what is being called ‘Fresh Days’ a limited amount of carefully selected fresh lamb is being provided by a small-scale abattoir in Brákarey. This special delicacy will be served […]
Feed The viking
Like all the best tales, Feed the Viking’s story began on a dark and stormy night. Huddled on an icy plateau, the Icelandic search and rescue team had been called out to help weary hikers make their way back down to safety. A bag of American beef jerky was passed between shivering hands, and replenished, […]
Free Range, Icelandic Style
It has been said that Icelandic lamb has such a delicate taste because the lambs never know the sorrow of winter but only the joy of summer. And in a recent issue of FOUR magazine featuring the new Tides Restaurant at the Reykjavik Edition Hotel, and Chef Gunnar Karl Gislason. Icelandic lamb takes center stage […]
Fried Lamb Chops
Lamb Chops 3 lamb chops 50 g butter 30 ml oil 30 ml soy sauce Salt Black pepper Directions: Fry the chops on a hot pan in oil for about 1 minute, turn and fry for another minute. Add butter to the pan and let it caramelize. Add soy sauce and turn the chop. Season […]
Geographical Indication boosting Food and Tourism sectors in Northern areas – Prepatory project
Icelandic lamb is a partner in a prepatory project co-financed via Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic 2021-2027 programme. This preparatory project aims to build up a successful main application for Interreg NPA-programme focusing on enhancing the use of GI recognition in northern areas to increase competitiveness of the businesses. Short title of the project: GIFT […]
Grilled Icelandic Lamb Heart, Beetroot Birch Glaze & Dulse
Cooking time: 30 min + marinating overnight | 4 persons Lamb’s hearts are one of the parts of the lamb that is incredibly inexpensive, yet when treated with respect is such an enjoyable part to serve. In Iceland, we have two general methods in preparing lamb hearts: either for a very short time or very […]
Grilled Indian Lamb Skewers
Ingredients The skewers 200 g lamb medallions/small pieces of lamb1 red onion, sliced into wedges1 tbsp. garam masala1 tbsp. ground cummin1 tbsp. ground coriander½ tsp. chilli powder2 tbsp. olive oil1 cm fresh ginger, grated2 garlic cloves, grated Soak wooden skewers in water. Mix spices, garlic, ginger and oil in a bowl. Add the meat in […]
Grilled Lamb Sirloin with Herb Butter
Ingredients The Lamb 2 200 gr sirloin steak, butterflied2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest1 1/2 tsp. chopped rosemary1 garlic clove, choppedFreshly ground pepper1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil Mix lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary and garlic in a food processor. Add oil and season. Marinate the sirloin for at least […]
Grilled Lamb with chimmichurri
Ingredients Lamb and chimmichurri 2 x 200 g lamb steak 2 tbsp. Chimmichurri oil Brush the steaks with chimmichurri oil and season. Grill on medium heat for appox 2 minutes on each side. Put on a plate and cover for 5 minutes before serving. Pepper chimmichurri 100ml red wine vinegar200 ml olive oil1 tbsp. sea […]
Grilled Lamb with Pistachio Crust
Ingredients The Lamb 2 x 200 g lamb steak2 tbsp olive oilsalt and pepper Brush the steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on medium heat for appox 2 minutes each side. Put the meat on a plate and cover for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with generous amount of olive oil […]