Loin of Lamb en Croute with Shallot/Balsamic Vinegar Sauce
Yield
4 servingsPrep
30 minCook
30 minReady
60 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted shallot balsamic vinegar sauce | |||
| 2 | cups |
beef stock
prefer veal stock if possible |
|
| 1 ¼ | cups |
balsamic vinegar
|
|
| ½ | pound |
butter
cut into small pieces |
|
| 8 | each |
shallots
roasted and finely chopped |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| Loin of lamb en croute | |||
| 4 | 6 ounce |
lamb
loins, cleaned |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 4 | sheets |
puff pastry
|
|
| 2 | each |
sweet red bell peppers
roasted, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch strips |
|
| 8 | ounces |
feta cheese
crumbled |
|
| 1 | cup |
spinach
cooked and drained |
|
| 1 | large |
eggs
beaten with water |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
water
to beat with egg |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted shallot balsamic vinegar sauce | |||
| 473 | ml |
beef stock
prefer veal stock if possible |
|
| 296 | ml |
balsamic vinegar
|
|
| 226.8 | g |
butter
cut into small pieces |
|
| 8 | each |
shallots
roasted and finely chopped |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| Loin of lamb en croute | |||
| 4 | 6 ounce |
lamb
loins, cleaned |
|
| 15 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 4 | sheets |
puff pastry
|
|
| 2 | each |
sweet red bell peppers
roasted, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch strips |
|
| 231.2 | ml/g |
feta cheese
crumbled |
|
| 237 | ml |
spinach
cooked and drained |
|
| 1 | large |
eggs
beaten with water |
|
| 15 | ml |
water
to beat with egg |
|
Directions
For Roasted Shallot Balsamic Vinegar Sauce: In a medium saucepan place the beef stock and balsamic vinegar. Heat them on medium high for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to ¼.
While stirring constantly, add the butter pieces one at a time, and whisk them in so that they are well incorporated. Add the roasted shallots, salt and pepper. Set aside while you prepare the lamb.
Rub the lamb loins with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic clove. Sprinkle them with the salt and the pepper.
In a heavy skillet place the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat it on medium until it is hot. Sear the lamb on both sides. Cut the puff pastry sheet so that it is the length of the lamb loin and 2½ times as wide. Place the lamb in the center of the sheet. Top the lamb with the roasted peppers, feta cheese, and cooked spinach. Fold one end of the dough over the lamb.
Brush the other side of the pastry with the egg wash and then fold it over on top of the other pastry end by two inches. Cut off the extra dough and reserve it.
Crimp the open ends together with your fingers. Turn the wrapped lamb over.
Make a braid the length of the lamb with the left-over pastry dough.
Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash and place the braid on top.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake the wrapped lamb for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
Serve the baked lamb with the Roasted Shallot Balsamic Vinegar Sauce.
