RECIPE:Grilled Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook time: Less than an hour
Serves 4
Ingredients
Toasted pine nuts2 tablespoons
Mint leaves1 cup
Olive oil¼ cup
Lemon juice1 lemon
Garlic cloves, peeled1 clove
Shallot, minced1 shallot
Liquid honey½ teaspoon
Sea saltas needed
Cooking directions
Heat an outdoor gas grill on high.
Place lamb, fat-side down, on the hot grill. Sear 2 minutes or so, then turn over and sear on the other side for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to low (temperature between 300 and 350 degrees F). Cover and grill for 15 minutes or so, flipping once midway through, until you have achieved your desired degree of doneness.
Remove from grill onto a cutting board. Cover with foil and let rest about 20 minutes.
To make the mint pesto, simply add all the ingredients into the bowl of a clean food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Top the grilled lamb with some of the pesto and transfer the rest of the pesto to a small serving bowl.
Serve with your favourite side dish.