Lamb With Basil Stuffing

Name: Lamb With Basil Stuffing
Ingredients: lamb with Basil Stuffing; 2 slices bacon chopped; 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped; 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 Orange zested; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 pounds lamb loin butterflied, trimmed; 1 tablespoon oil; glaze; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; salad to serve

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

lamb with Basil Stuffing
2 slices bacon chopped
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 Orange zested
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 pounds lamb loin butterflied, trimmed
1 tablespoon oil
glaze
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
salad to serve

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.
2

In a medium frying pan, cook bacon over high heat for 3-4 mins, until crisp. Mix with breadcrumbs, herbs, pine nuts, garlic, orange zest and cumin. Coat lamb in mixture, roll up and secure with butcher's twine.
3

In a large frying pan, heat oil over high heat. Sear lamb for 8-10 mins, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a rack in a roasting pan. Season. Roast for 20-25 mins, or until cooked to your liking. Let rest, covered, for 15 mins. Slice.
4

Meanwhile, to make the glaze, heat orange juice and maple syrup over low heat until slightly reduced.
5

Serve lamb with glaze and salad.