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Lamb Leg in Crust

Lamb Leg in Crust

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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

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 120 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • 2000 g lamb leg1
  • Olive oil4Tablespoons
  • Breadcrumbs2Tablespoons
  • Thymeto taste
  • Oreganoto taste
  • Parsleyto taste
  • Rosemaryto taste
  • Olive oilto taste
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 9

    In a bowl, mix a tablespoon of finely chopped thyme, oregano, parsley, and rosemary

  2. STEP 2 OF 9

    Add the oil and breadcrumbs

  3. STEP 3 OF 9

    Salt, pepper, and mix

  4. 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

  5. STEP 5 OF 9

    Halfway through cooking, lower the temperature to 180 degrees and add a ladle of hot water to the dish

  6. 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

  7. STEP 7 OF 9

    Cut the leg into pieces and arrange them on a serving platter

  8. 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

  9. 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

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

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
  • Proteins
    17.33g·40%
  • Carbohydrates
    1.19g·3%
  • Fats
    25.03g·57%
  • Fibers
    0.05g·0%