Skewered Lamb With Mint Pesto
By á-174942
Ingredients
- ALMOND MINT PESTO:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb - (to 2)
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly-ground coarse black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup unsalted almonds toasted
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves
- 3 medium garlic cloves
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly-ground coarse black pepper to taste
Details
Servings 8
Preparation
Step 1
If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Preheat the broiler or grill to high.
Thinly slice the lamb into 4- by 1-inch strips. Lightly brush the lamb with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Thread the lamb on to the skewers, creating a ruffle.
Place under the broiler or on the grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until medium-rare, or to desired doneness. Serve with the pesto as a dipping sauce.
For the Almond Mint Pesto: Put the almonds, cheese, and the olive oil in a food processor and pulse until pureed. Add the basil, mint, and garlic and process to a smooth texture.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Taste for salt and pepper and add if needed. Serve the pesto or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
This recipe yields 8 servings; 16 skewers.
To toast nuts: Place nuts in a dry sauté pan over medium heat. Toast, while shaking the pan to avoid overheating in 1 spot. Remove from the heat after 3 to 5 minutes when the nuts have become a nice pale golden color.
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