Technique
Pistachio & Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb
This is a delicious Greek oven-baked leg of lamb recipe with a fantastic pistachio & herb crust: a true taste of the Mediterranean.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 leg of lamb
- 200 g pistachios
- 2 tbsp rosemary only the leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp dry breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp mild mustard
- 1 tbsp thyme only the leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp pepper flakes (or chili flakes)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- salt
- pepper
To serve:
- salad (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180° C/356° F, fan-assisted.
- In a food processor, place the pistachios, rosemary, sugar, pepper flakes, smoked paprika, thyme and breadcrumbs. Process until finely ground.
- Place the leg of lamb on a clean work surface. Using a sharp knife, score both sides of the lamb with small diamond shapes.
- Brush with mustard and season with salt and pepper. Spread the pistachio mix evenly over the whole leg of lamb and transfer to a roasting pan lined with parchment paper. Cover the pan with parchment paper and then with aluminum foil.
- Roast for 2-2 ½ hours, until golden and crunchy.
- When ready, remove from oven and serve with a side of salad or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Related: Greek Roast Leg of Lamb with Baked Potatoes Related: Greek Lamb Stew with Yogurt and Orzo (Giouvetsi)
Related: Lamb Kebabs with Couscous & Tzatziki Related: Lamb Souvlaki
Related: 10 Tasty Greek Easter Foods You Will Fall in Love With
Key facts
- Who: Pistachio · Herb Crusted Leg
