OLIVE-STUFFED LEG OF LAMB
Serve this with storebought flatbread or go to bonappetit.com/flatbread for Mullen's easy recipe.
Provided by Chef Seamus Mullen
Categories Lamb Easter Kid-Friendly Dinner Goat Cheese Watercress Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Lamb:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Finely chop shallot, garlic, nuts, olives, anchovies, lemon zest, mint, parsley, and thyme in a food processor. With motor running, stream in 1/2 cup oil; process until blended. Season stuffing with salt and pepper.
- Unfold lamb on a cutting board and season with salt and pepper. Spread stuffing over top; roll up lamb from left to right. Position seam side down and tie closed with kitchen twine at 1 1/2" intervals crosswise, then once lengthwise. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with oil.
- Roast until lamb is starting to brown, 30-40 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325° and continue to roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125°, 35-45 minutes longer. Remove lamb from oven and tent with foil; let rest 15-20 minutes.
- Do ahead: Lamb can be stuffed and tied 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before roasting.
- Assembly:
- While lamb rests, process cheese, garlic, lemon zest, and thyme in food processor until light, fluffy, and smooth. With motor running, stream in 1/2 cup oil; process until blended. Season herbed cheese with salt and pepper.
- Dress watercress in a large bowl with lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Slice lamb and serve with watercress, herbed cheese, and flatbread.
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Alix Forrest
[email protected]This recipe is a family favorite. We make it every year for Easter.
Ismael Seid
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and flavorful.
Muhammad Nadeem66
[email protected]I'm allergic to olives, so I substituted them with sun-dried tomatoes. The lamb was still delicious.
Nforsi Gowill
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the lamb.
Kaelynne Griffin
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the lamb and the stuffing.
Hilal Saeed
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the presentation was beautiful.
Tatiana Gal√°n
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the lamb was tough and the stuffing was bland.
Ari X Positions
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender.
Umar Gujjar
[email protected]I had some trouble finding the right cut of lamb, but once I did, the recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out great.
Mustafazur Rahman Murad
[email protected]The lamb was a little dry, but the stuffing was delicious.
MD Bijoy Hossan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.
Amy Towersey
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful.
Adebayo Timileyin
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lamb and it was easier than I thought. The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb was delicious.
antyy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb turned out amazing. My family loved it!
LordGamer11 2
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was so juicy and the olives added a nice flavor.
Fortnite gamer
[email protected]I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was divine.
Adnann Paris
[email protected]This olive-stuffed leg of lamb was a hit at our family dinner! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the olives added a delicious briny touch.