Herb crusted lamb
Chef:
MummyPages Kitchen
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
180 mins
If you thought cooking lamb was tricky, this recipe will show you otherwise.
1 leg of lamb (about 3kg)
1 garlic clove
A handful fresh parsley
A handful fresh rosemary
A handful fresh mint
50g pine nuts
50g parmesan, grated
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Put the herbs, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, cheese, salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse.
Put the leg of lamb on a large baking dish. Generously brush with olive oil, then evenly spread the herb mixture.
Cook the lamb 25 minutes per 500g and an additional 30 minutes. For a 3kg leg, cook it for 3 hours.
Serve with roasted potatoes and blanched asparagus.
Serves
8
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
180 minutes
Main ingredients
Lamb, Nuts, Oil, Herbs
Recipe Type
Dinner, Family Dinners
Cuisine
Irish
Special Info
Gluten free, Egg free, Dairy free
Level of Difficulty
Easy
