Grilled lamb with Persian sauce

3 servings

40 minutes

Grilled lamb with persillade sauce is a masterpiece of French cuisine that combines aromatic herbs, tender meat, and an exquisite sauce. Persillade, a traditional garlic sauce with parsley and rosemary, gives the dish a pronounced flavor with hints of freshness and mild acidity. Historically, this sauce was used to enhance the taste of meat and fish dishes. In this recipe, marinated lamb is infused with the aromas of port wine, garlic, and herbs before being grilled to a golden crust. A sweet-spicy syrup made from port wine completes the harmony of flavors by adding a light caramel depth. The dish is perfect for festive dinners, highlighting the elegance of French gastronomy. It should be served with a glass of red wine and a light garnish to enjoy a full culinary experience.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1524.7
• Proteins: 26g
• Fats: 134.5g
• Carbohydrates: 45.2g

Ingredients

• Garlic: 1 head
• Olive oil: 240 ml
• Rack of lamb: 450 g
• Salt: to taste
• Port: 100 ml
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Fresh rosemary: 2 stem
• Garlic oil: 100 ml
• Sherry vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Sugar: 100 g
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Separate the garlic into cloves, set aside three, and pour the rest into a saucepan with 180 ml of olive oil. Simmer on low heat for an hour without boiling. During this time, the garlic will become transparent and soft. Let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 head
   • Olive oil: 240 ml

2. Mix the remaining olive oil and 30 ml of port wine with three cloves of garlic, parsley stems (remove and save the leaves), a sprig of rosemary, and a couple of pinches of black pepper. Pour the marinade into a baking dish and immerse the pieces of lamb in it. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 240 ml
   • Port: 100 ml
   • Garlic: 1 head
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Fresh rosemary: 2 stems
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Rack of lamb: 450 g

3. For the Persian dish, mix roasted garlic with garlic oil, vinegar, chopped parsley and rosemary leaves, season with salt and pepper. In a saucepan, combine sugar, remaining port wine, a pinch of salt and reduce over medium heat by two-thirds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 head
   • Garlic oil: 100 ml
   • Sherry vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Fresh rosemary: 2 stems
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Port: 100 ml
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Preheat the grill. Place the meat on the rack and grill until crispy on both sides, transfer to plates and drizzle with syrup. Serve with persiyad sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rack of lamb: 450 g