Spicy Spring-Lamb Crepinettes Recipe

Name: Spicy Spring-Lamb Crepinettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 2 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary; 1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme; 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 sheet caul fat, soaked and rinsed (optional); see Note; 1 tablespoon canola oil

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/4 cup dry red wine
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 sheet caul fat, soaked and rinsed (optional); see Note
1 tablespoon canola oil

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In a small skillet, toast the fennel seeds and black peppercorns over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes; transfer the toasted spices to a grinder and let cool completely.
3
Finely grind the spices and transfer them to a large bowl.
4
Add the lamb, red wine, garlic, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, salt and crushed red pepper and knead until thoroughly blended.
5
Form the meat into ten 3-inch patties, about 1 inch thick.
6
Spread the sheet of caul fat on a work surface and cut into ten 8-inch squares.
7
Form the crepinettes by wrapping each lamb patty in a square of caul fat, pressing to create a smooth package.
8
Heat the canola oil in a very large ovenproof skillet until shimmering.
9
Add the lamb crepinettesand cook them over moderately high heat until golden on the bottom, 3 minutes.
10
Flip the lamb crepinettes and cook for 2 minutes longer.
11
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the lamb crepinettes until cooked through, 6 minutes longer.
12
Let rest for 3 minutes.
13
Transfer the lamb crepinettes to a platter and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 2 1/2 pounds ground lamb, 1/4 cup dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Spicy Spring-Lamb Crepinettes 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.

Spicy Spring-Lamb Crepinettes

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