Leg Of Lamb With Olive-Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Leg Of Lamb With Olive-Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (1 1/2-pound) boneless leg of lamb roast, trussed; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped; 1 shallot, minced; 3/4 cup fruity red wine (such as zinfandel); 1 1/2 cups unsalted beef stock; 1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives; 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey

Servings: persons

3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (1 1/2-pound) boneless leg of lamb roast, trussed
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
1 shallot, minced
3/4 cup fruity red wine (such as zinfandel)
1 1/2 cups unsalted beef stock
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey

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Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
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Combine first 6 ingredients; rub over lamb.
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Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl. Add lamb; cook 10 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Place pan in oven. Roast at 425u00b0 for 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in center registers 130u00b0. Remove lamb from pan; let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Cut across the grain into thin slices.
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Heat pan over medium-high heat. Add thyme, dates, and shallot; saute 2 minutes, scraping to loosen browned bits. Add wine; cook 2 minutes or until syrupy. Add stock; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup. Stir in olives, juice, and honey. Cook 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve sauce with lamb.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Leg Of Lamb With Olive-Wine Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Leg Of Lamb With Olive-Wine Sauce

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