ROASTED LOIN OF LAMB, PARSLEY SALAD AND MINT YOGHURT
This recipe is a great way to acquaint yourself to the unique taste of lamb, and the unusual flavor profiles that can complement it.
Prep Time | 40 MINUTES |
Difficulty | BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE |
Good For | 4 PEOPLE |
Ingredients
1 | 1 RACK - LAMB SHOULDER/LOIN |
2 | 3 TBSP - TOMATOES (SEEDED AND DICED) |
3 | 3 TBSP - CUCUMBER (DICED) |
4 | 1 TBSP - OLIVE OIL |
5 | 1 TSP - LEMON JUICE |
6 | 2 TBSP - ONION (DICED) |
7 | 1 BUNCH - PARSLEY (CHOPPED) |
8 | TO TASTE - SALT AND PEPPER |
9 | 1/4 CUP - GREEK YOGURT |
10 | 2 TBSP - CUCUMBER (DICED) |
11 | 1 TBSP - MINT (CHOPPED) |
Steps
1 | Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, onion, lemon juice and olive oil then mix it up. This is what you'll put on the lamb later. |
2 | Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Over medium heat, place a bit of oil in a pan. Begin to roast the lamb, and let it cook until it browns evenly. |
3 | Allow the lamb to rest for 5 minutes then carve it into slices. Drizzle the yogurt around the lamb. Arrange a parsley salad to put the lamb on top of, or garnish the meat with a sprig of mint! |
4 | Mint Cucumber Yogurt. Combine all ingredients and allow the mixture to sit for at least 1 hour in proper refrigeration. |
Tips
1 | Smother the lambs in a mixture of panko, mustard and herbs for that crusty exterior that goes well with the tender rosy-red meat. |