Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Roasted Ratatouille

Slow-cooked luxurious lamb shoulder served over roasted Mediterranean vegetables with a rich red wine gravy.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1212.6 kcals 4850.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 21.4 grams 85.6 grams
Fat 77.7 grams 310.8 grams
Protein 105.1 grams 420.2 grams
Cook Time
275 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
3
piece
Lemon
thickly sliced
GrainsCereals
2
tbsp
Plain Flour
for gravy
Liquids
150
ml
Red Wine
for deglazing
200
ml
Chicken Stock
for gravy
Meat
2.5
kg
Lamb
shoulder
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
for seasoning
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground
4
sprig
Rosemary
fresh, snipped into 2.5cm lengths
6
clove
Garlic
peeled, left whole
1
handful
Basil
fresh leaves
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for rubbing the lamb
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
for ratatouille
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Onion
peeled, thickly sliced
1
piece
Aubergine
cut into 3cm pieces
8
piece
Courgette
patty pan variety, cut in half
1
piece
White Onion
peeled, cut into wedges
4
piece
Red Pepper
cored, seeded, cut into 3cm chunks

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C.
  • Rub the lamb with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut small incisions in the lamb and insert rosemary pieces.
  • Place lemon and red onion slices in a roasting tin and set the lamb on top.
  • Cover with foil and roast for 3-4 hours, removing foil after 2 hours.
  • Remove the lamb from the tray and let it rest.
  • Deglaze the roasting tray with red wine over medium heat until reduced by half.
  • Whisk in flour then add stock and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Sieve the gravy into a saucepan and season.
  • Increase oven temperature to 190°C.
  • Mix aubergine, courgettes, onion, peppers, and garlic in a bowl and season.
  • Roast the vegetables in a clean tray for 25-35 minutes.
  • Stir basil leaves into the roasted vegetables.
  • Serve the torn lamb over the vegetables and drizzle with gravy.