Inside-Out Lamb Persillade

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   Trim excess fat from lamb.
3. 3
   In a food processor, make persillade by pureeing olive oil, parsley, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest and some salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper on both sides, then turn so the side that had been on the bone, the one with the more irregular surface, is facing up, with the wider end facing you.
5. 5
   Smear the surface of lamb with most of persillade mixture, then fold it in half (there will be a kind of natural hinge, as youll see) with persillade on the inside.
6. 6
   Smear the remaining persillade on outside of the lamb and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Put lamb in a roasting pan and cook for about 35 to 40 minutes for rare meat, or until an instant thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 130 degrees, or, for medium rare, 135 degrees.
8. 8
   Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes; slice, and serve with fresh lemon wedges.