RECIPE

Lamb Skewers with Grainy Mustard Dipping Sauce

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  • SERVINGS: MAKES 30

Here the lamb is marinated and sautéed, then served warm with a piquant sauce.

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  • SERVINGS: MAKES 30
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Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 1/4 cup vegetable oil
    2. 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    3. 2 tablespoons red wine
    4. 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves
    5. 2 garlic cloves, smashed
    6. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    7. 3/4 pound boneless trimmed lamb loin, halved lengthwise
    8. 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
    9. 3 tablespoons crème fraîche or heavy cream
    10. 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
    11. Cayenne pepper
    12. Freshly ground black pepper
    13. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    14. Salt

Directions

  1. In a blender or mini-processor, combine the vegetable oil, onion, wine, rosemary, garlic and Dijon mustard and blend until smooth. Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag, add the lamb and refrigerate overnight.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the whole-grain mustard, crème fraîche, honey and a pinch each of cayenne and black pepper; whisk until smooth.
  3. Remove the lamb from the bag and scrape off the marinade. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Season the lamb with salt and black pepper, add it to the skillet and cook over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes on each side for medium rare. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board, cover with foil and let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. Thinly slice the lamb, fold the pieces and spear them on wooden picks. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately with the mustard dipping sauce.