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Try our Lamb with Mint Butter and Saffron Mash. This main dish pairs with red wines. This includes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, CSM, Malbec, Nebbiolo, Petite Sirah, Shiraz and Syrah. . It also pairs with white wine, including Riesling Off-Dry. Enjoy! #main dish, #lamb recipe
Lamb with Mint Butter and Saffron Mash
Servings4 servings
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2lbs floury potatoes
- 3oz buttersoftened
- 1/4cup fresh mintchopped
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3cup heavy cream
- 1pinch saffron threads
- 4each lamb leg stgeaksabout 10 oz each
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes in a large saucepan of lightly salted water for 15 minutes or until tender. Mash together half of the butter, the mint, cumin and a little pepper, cover and refrigerate. Put the cream and saffron strands in a small pan, gently heat through, remove from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes to infuse.
- Preheat the grill to high. Season the lamb steaks and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash, mix in the remaining butter and the saffron cream and season.
- Divide the chilled mint butter between the steaks and grill for a few seconds until it melts. Serve the steaks with the saffron mash and any pan juices. Garnish with extra mint.
Recipe Notes
Pairs with red wines. This includes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, CSM, Malbec, Nebbiolo, Petite Sirah, Shiraz and Syrah. It also pairs with white wine, including Riesling Off-Dry.
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