Citrus and Herb-crusted lamb with Brie Polenta
Citrus and Herb-crusted lamb with Brie Polenta
Ingredients
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
- 1 cup (250 ml) dry bread crumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
- 1 (1 kg) boneless leg of lamb
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 24 asparagus
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup (250 ml) medium cornmeal
- 4 cups (1 litre) milk, hot
- 100 grams of brie, rind removed
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) freshly grated Parmesan
- Nutmeg, to taste
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Using a knife, cut off the peel and white pith from the orange and lemon. Dice the zests. Chop the flesh of the citrus fruits and set aside. In a saucepan, cover the zest with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 6 minutes. Strain off the water and return the zest to the pot with the measured water and sugar.
- Simmer gently until the liquid evaporates.
- In a bowl, combine the candied zest, breadcrumbs, 1 clove garlic, oil, egg and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
- In the bottom of a roasting pan, spread the citrus flesh, stock and remaining clove of garlic. Place the rack on top and then the leg flat on it. Press the breading on the meat.
- Cook for approximately 35 minutes or until the meat thermometer reads 60 °C (140 °F). After it is cooked, cover the meat with foil and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Pour the cooking juices into a saucepan and add the rosemary. Simmer gently for a few minutes and strain. Adjust seasoning.
- Place the asparagus on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with a little oil. Season salt and pepper. Brown under the broiler for a few minutes, stirring once during cooking.
Citrus and Herb-crusted lamb with Brie Polenta