Butterflied Lamb with Romesco Sauce served with Virgin Paella

Succulent roasted lamb paired with a textured almond and pepper sauce, served alongside a simple saffron-infused rice paella.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 802.1 kcals 4812.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 67 grams 402.1 grams
Fat 42.4 grams 254.2 grams
Protein 61.4 grams 368.5 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
unit
Lemon
cut into wedges
GrainsCereals
425
g
Rice
paella rice
Liquids
125
ml
Meat
1.8
kg
Lamb Leg
butterflied, bone removed, cut into 2 equal pieces
NutsSeeds
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
4
tbsp
Almonds
blanched and toasted
6
unit
Saffron
threads
1
bunch
Parsley
fresh, chopped
OilsFats
3
tbsp
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the paella
Vegetables
4
unit
Red Pepper
grilled whole, peeled and seeds removed
1
unit
White Onion
chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Heat an oven-proof frying pan over high heat, rub the lamb with oil, season it, and sear for five minutes skin-side down followed by two minutes on the other side.
  • Transfer the lamb to the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Cover the lamb loosely with foil and rest for 10 minutes after removing it from the oven.
  • Pulse all romesco sauce ingredients in a blender until combined but textured.
  • Sauté the chopped onion in oil in a large deep pan over medium heat for five minutes until golden.
  • Stir in the rice for one minute, then add the wine and cook for another minute.
  • Add the stock and saffron, cooking for 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
  • Season the rice with salt.
  • Serve thick slices of lamb with romesco sauce, lemon wedges, parsley, and the paella.