Roasted Lamb with California Walnut Salsa

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Total Time
105 Mins

Serves

6
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 90 Mins
Total Time 105 Mins

INGREDIENTS

For the Lamb:

  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 900 g boneless leg of lamb

For the California Walnut Salsa:

  • 75 ml walnut oil
  • 4 tbsp capers rinsed and chopped
  • 6 anchovy fillets minced
  • 10 g fresh parsley chopped
  • 10 g fresh mint chopped
  • 1 tbsp green peppercorns in brine drained and minced
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 125 g California Walnut pieces coarsely chopped

PREPARATION

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5.
  2. In a small bowl, add Dijon, garlic, olive oil and rosemary; stir to combine.
  3. Place the lamb in a roasting tin and rub the marinade over the entire surface of the lamb.
  4. Roast the lamb on the centre oven shelf for 1-1½ hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 52°C, at the thickest point, for medium rare. Roast longer for desired doneness.
  5. Allow the lamb roast to rest for 30 minutes before slicing.
  6. For the California Walnut salsa, combine the walnut oil, capers, anchovy fillets, parsley, mint, peppercorns, lemon zest and juice and Californian walnut pieces in a medium sized bowl and spoon over the lamb slices.

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Tip: Maximize California Walnuts fresh taste and quality by keeping them in your refrigerator or freezer.