Blue Cheese-Crusted Lamb with Creamy Leeks and Spinach

Pan-seared lamb medallions topped with a zesty blue cheese crust, served over sautéed leeks, cream, and wilted spinach.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1422.5 kcals 1422.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.2 grams 26.2 grams
Fat 128.4 grams 128.4 grams
Protein 45.8 grams 45.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Blue Vinny Cheese
Or other blue cheese, chopped
25
g
100
ml
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Zest and juice
0.5
piece
Lemon
Juice only
GrainsCereals
1
slice
White Bread
Thick slice
Meat
150
g
Lamb
Noisette, sliced into three pieces
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
For seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, for seasoning
1
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
2
tbsp
Mint
Fresh, chopped
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
Used for the lamb crust
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
Used for leeks
Vegetables
4
piece
Leeks
Baby leeks, sliced
50
g
Spinach
Fresh leaves

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Heat 15ml of olive oil in an ovenproof pan and sear seasoned lamb medallions until browned.
  • Pulse bread, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cheese in a food processor until combined.
  • Press the crust onto the lamb and bake for 6 minutes until golden.
  • Rest the meat for five minutes in a warm place.
  • Fry sliced leeks in oil and butter for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in lemon juice and cream, then bring to a simmer.
  • Fold in the spinach and mint until the leaves wilt.
  • Serve the lamb atop the creamy leek and spinach mixture.