Lamb in parsley shell with green potatoes
6 servings
50 minutes
Lamb in a parsley crust with green potatoes is an exquisite French dish that embodies a balance of flavor and texture. Juicy lamb loin sealed in a fragrant crust of herbs, breadcrumbs, and spices has a rich meaty taste with subtle notes of garlic and mustard. The crispy crust contrasts with the tender texture of the meat, while fresh green potatoes dressed with sour cream and horseradish add lightness and freshness to the dish. This recipe reflects the gastronomic art of France, where simple ingredients are transformed into a culinary masterpiece. The dish is perfect for a festive dinner, creating an atmosphere of comfort and luxury. Its presentation in a golden crust adds appeal, while the combination of ingredients makes it harmonious and complete.
1
Fry the cleaned lamb rack in olive oil for about two minutes on each side until it looks fully cooked and has a nice brown color.
- Lamb loin: 1 kg
- Olive oil: 50 ml
2
Wrap the lamb rack in foil and set aside, then sauté coarsely chopped onion, carrot, and celery in a mixture of lamb fat and oil for five minutes. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a baking tray, add the lamb rack, and place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for eight minutes.
- Onion: 200 g
- Carrot: 100 g
- Celery: 100 g
3
In a small pan, sauté finely chopped red onion in butter. Once it becomes soft, add garlic, season with salt and pepper, and mix with breadcrumbs (easily made by removing the crust from bread, placing the flesh in a blender, and blending for a few seconds). Combine the onion, garlic, and bread, then add finely chopped parsley. The result should be a hot mixture with a greenish hue.
- Red onion: 100 g
- Butter: 50 g
- Garlic: 10 cloves
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- White bread: 100 g
- Parsley: 100 g
4
Remove the lamb rack from the oven, evenly coat all sides with mustard and a mixture of parsley, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, and butter. Return to the oven preheated to 220 degrees for another twenty minutes. During this time, boil the peeled potatoes, mix them with sour cream, finely chopped horseradish, salt, pepper, and sorrel, and serve alongside the lamb.
- Lamb loin: 1 kg
- Mustard: 50 g
- White bread: 100 g
- Red onion: 100 g
- Garlic: 10 cloves
- Butter: 50 g
- Potato: 500 g
- Sour cream: 100 g
- Horseradish: 10 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Sorrel: 100 g