Mustard-Crusted Lamb Recipe

Name: Mustard-Crusted Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3/4 cup finely diced shallots; 1 teaspoon thyme; 3/4 cup dry vermouth; 3/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon; Salt and freshly ground pepper; One 5-pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and butterflied; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups bread crumbs mixed with 3 tablespoons browned butter, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup finely diced shallots
1 teaspoon thyme
3/4 cup dry vermouth
3/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 large egg
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
One 5-pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and butterflied
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups bread crumbs mixed with 3 tablespoons browned butter, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a skillet, melt the butter.
3
Add the shallots and thyme and cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes.
4
Add the vermouth and reduce by half.
5
Transfer to a bowl; whisk in the mustard, egg, tarragon and a pinch of salt and pepper.
6
Set the lamb fat side down and season with salt and pepper.
7
Rub one-fourth of the mustard mixture on the meat.
8
Roll up; tie at two-inch intervals with kitchen string.
9
Heat the oil in a roasting pan.
10
Add the lamb and sear over high heat until browned all over, 8 minutes.
11
Transfer to a plate and remove the strings.
12
Rub with the remaining mustard mixture and pat the bread crumb coating all over.
13
Roast the lamb in the roasting pan for 50 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 130 for medium-rare.
14
Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 cup finely diced shallots, 1 teaspoon thyme, 3/4 cup dry vermouth, and more.

Yes, Mustard-Crusted Lamb 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.

Mustard-Crusted Lamb

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