Marinated Lamb Liver Tajine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

Marinated Lamb Liver Tajine with Preserved Lemon and Olives is a medium Moroccan recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Lynoucha's Kitchen on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 55 min

Cost: $13.80 total, $3.45 per serving

Ingredients

  • 500 g Lamb liver (Fresh, cut into 2 cm strips)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 30 g Fresh cilantro (Coarsely chopped)
  • 30 g Fresh parsley (Chopped)
  • 1 piece Preserved lemon (Pulp and peel, finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Ras el hanout (spice blend)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 100 g Marinated olives (Pitted, cut in half)
  • 1 piece Medium onion (Finely sliced)

Instructions

  1. Cut the liver

    Cut the lamb liver into strips about 2 cm wide and place them in a large bowl.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Prepare the marinade

    In the same bowl, add the minced garlic, cilantro, parsley, the pulp and peel of the preserved lemon, lemon juice, ras el hanout and olive oil. Mix well, then pour the sauce over the liver strips. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.

    Time: PT10M

  3. Sauté the onion

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the sauté pan or tajine over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: Moyen

  4. Cook the liver

    Add the marinated liver strips to the pan, cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring gently halfway through.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: Moyen

  5. Add olives and preserved lemon

    Add the marinated olives, the remaining pieces of preserved lemon and fresh cilantro. Mix and cook for another 5 minutes uncovered.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: Moyen

  6. Finishing and serving

    Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately in the tajine or in a hot serving dish.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
Fat
15 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: gluten free, dairy free, nut free, low-carb, low-calorie

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Marinated Lamb Liver Tajine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

Recipe by Lynoucha's Kitchen

A fragrant Moroccan tajine where lamb liver is marinated in a lemony sauce, seasoned with garlic, cilantro, parsley and marinated olives. Perfect for the feast of the lamb.

MediumMoroccanServes 4

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Source Video
15m
Prep
30m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
55m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$13.80
Total cost
$3.45
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Marinate the liver long enough for it to absorb the flavors.
  • Cook the onion until translucent before adding the liver.
  • Do not overcook the liver to preserve its tenderness.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw liver with clean hands and disinfect surfaces after use.
  • Cook the liver through (internal temperature ≥ 70 °C) to avoid any bacterial risk.
  • Be careful with hot oil when sautéing the onion.

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