Whole Boneless Lamb Loin

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. On a large cutting surface, lay out lamb, cut side up so that it folds open.
  3. Sprinkle the inside with salt and Essence.
  4. Place a rosemary stalk inside.
  5. Tie lamb up with another rosemary stalk so that it is rolled and secure.
  6. Season the outside of the lamb with more salt, and the coriander and cumin.
  7. In large saute pan over high heat, add olive oil and heat until hot, but not smoking.
  8. Add lamb and sear, on all sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes, being careful not to let the rosemary burn.
  9. Transfer to oven and continue cooking for another 20 minutes, or until medium rare.
  10. Remove from oven and set aside for 10 minutes while preparing couscous.
  11. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
  12. Serve atop couscous.
  13. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  14. 2 tablespoons salt
  15. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  16. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  17. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  18. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  19. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  20. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  21. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  22. Yield: 2/3 cup
  23. Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.
  24. 1 (10-ounce) box couscous
  25. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  26. 2 1/4 cups boiling water
  27. 3 tablespoons roughly chopped shelled pistachios, plus 2 tablespoons whole, lightly toasted
  28. 1/4 cup chopped packed fresh mint leaves
  29. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  30. In a large bowl, combine the couscous and salt.
  31. Pour the boiling water over the mixture, cover, and let stand until the water is absorbed and the couscous is puffed, about 6 minutes.
  32. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
  33. Add the pistachios, mint, and oil.
  34. Adjust seasoning, to taste.
  35. Serve hot.

lamb loin, salt, long sprigs fresh rosemary, ground coriander, ground cumin, olive oil, pistachiomint couscous

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/whole-boneless-lamb-loin-recipe.html (may not work)

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