Whole Boneless Lamb Loin
- 1 boneless lamb loin, split lengthwise (about 2 pounds)
- Salt
- Essence, recipe follows
- 2 long sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Pistachio-Mint Couscous, recipe follows
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- On a large cutting surface, lay out lamb, cut side up so that it folds open.
- Sprinkle the inside with salt and Essence.
- Place a rosemary stalk inside.
- Tie lamb up with another rosemary stalk so that it is rolled and secure.
- Season the outside of the lamb with more salt, and the coriander and cumin.
- In large saute pan over high heat, add olive oil and heat until hot, but not smoking.
- Add lamb and sear, on all sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes, being careful not to let the rosemary burn.
- Transfer to oven and continue cooking for another 20 minutes, or until medium rare.
- Remove from oven and set aside for 10 minutes while preparing couscous.
- Slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Serve atop couscous.
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Yield: 2/3 cup
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.
- 1 (10-ounce) box couscous
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups boiling water
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped shelled pistachios, plus 2 tablespoons whole, lightly toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped packed fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- In a large bowl, combine the couscous and salt.
- Pour the boiling water over the mixture, cover, and let stand until the water is absorbed and the couscous is puffed, about 6 minutes.
- Uncover and fluff with a fork.
- Add the pistachios, mint, and oil.
- Adjust seasoning, to taste.
- 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)