
Lamb Leg in Crust
The lamb leg in crust is a very tasty and succulent main course. The lamb meat, cooked at a low temperature, remains tender and juicy, while the breadcrumb and aromatic crust makes it crispy and flavorful. Perfect to serve on special occasions or for an elegant dinner
Ingredients
- 2000 g lamb leg
11 - Olive oil
4Tablespoons4Tablespoons - Breadcrumbs
2Tablespoons2Tablespoons - Thymeto taste
- Oreganoto taste
- Parsleyto taste
- Rosemaryto taste
- Olive oilto taste
- Saltto taste
- Pepperto taste
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 9
In a bowl, mix a tablespoon of finely chopped thyme, oregano, parsley, and rosemary
- STEP 2 OF 9
Add the oil and breadcrumbs
- STEP 3 OF 9
Salt, pepper, and mix
- STEP 4 OF 9
Place the leg in a large baking dish, spread it with the herb mixture, and bake at 240 degrees for 30 minutes
- STEP 5 OF 9
Halfway through cooking, lower the temperature to 180 degrees and add a ladle of hot water to the dish
- STEP 6 OF 9
When the meat is cooked, remove the dish from the oven, cover it to retain heat, and let it rest for 10 minutes
- STEP 7 OF 9
Cut the leg into pieces and arrange them on a serving platter
- STEP 8 OF 9
As a side dish, serve red tomatoes cut in half, deseeded, and filled with a mixture of breadcrumbs and oregano seasoned with oil, salt, pepper, and baked for 15 minutes
- STEP 9 OF 9
Accompanying wines: Rossese Di Dolceacqua DOC, Torgiano Rosso DOC, Valpolicella “Superiore” DOC
Suggestions
Non-stick pan
Wooden spoon
Bowl
Glass
General Information
Storage notes
Store the lamb leg in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container
More information
The lamb leg in crust is a traditional dish of Italian cuisine, particularly widespread in the central-southern regions
Origin
Italia
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 299.12 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 1.19 |
of which Sugars (g) | 0.08 |
Fat (g) | 25.03 |
of which Saturates (g) | 11.12 |
Protein (g) | 17.33 |
Fiber (g) | 0.05 |
Sale (g) | 0.11 |
- Proteins17.33g·40%
- Carbohydrates1.19g·3%
- Fats25.03g·57%
- Fibers0.05g·0%