Caraway And Fennel Crusted Loin Of Lamb With Mustard Sauce

Serves: 5

Imelda VonRueden

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

33

Sweetness

45

Sourness

47

mins

Prep time (avg)

6.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Caraway Seeds

3 tbsps

Fennel Seed

910 g

Lamb (loin)

1

Salt

3 tbsps

Olive Oil

2 cups

Chicken Stock

2 tbsps

Dijon Mustard

2 tbsps

Honey

1 cup

Heavy Cream

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

2

Place the seeds in a coffee grinder and grind to a powder

3

Place the mixture on a plate

4

Season the loin with salt and pepper to taste and dredge on all sides with the spice mixture

5

Heat the oil in a medium skillet over high heat until almost smoking

6

Sear the lamb on all sides until golden brown

7

Transfer the lamb to the oven and roast for 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare doneness

8

Remove and let rest

9

Place the skillet on top of the stove over high heat

10

Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat

11

Add the shallots and cook until soft

12

Add the wine and cook until reduced by three-quarters

13

Add the stock and cook until reduced by half

14

Whisk in the mustards and season with salt and pepper, to taste

15

Remove from the heat and stir in the mint

16

Serve with Braised Napa Cabbage with Red Wine Vinegar and Mint and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Green Garlic Butter

17

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

18

Place cabbage in a roasting pan, stir in the vinegar, honey, and chicken stock and season with salt and pepper

19

Cover with foil and roast in the oven until wilted, about 30 minutes

20

Remove from the oven and stir in the mint

21

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and add 2 tablespoons of salt

22

Bring to a boil and cook until soft

23

Drain well and place back in the pan over low heat

24

Add the cream and green garlic butter and mash until smooth

25

Season with salt and pepper, to taste

26

Place the butter, garlic, and herbs in a food processor and process until smooth

27

Season with salt and pepper