Seared Lamb with Honey Carrots and Pesto Dressing

Succulent pan-seared lamb fillet served over honey-glazed baby carrots with a fresh homemade pine nut and basil pesto dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1642.5 kcals 1642.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.5 grams 44.5 grams
Fat 145.8 grams 145.8 grams
Protein 48.2 grams 48.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Meat
150
g
Lamb Fillet
Seared and roasted
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
For seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
2
clove
Garlic
In their skins, crushed
85
g
Pine Nuts
Toasted
1
handful
Basil
Leaves only
1
clove
Garlic
Crushed
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
For rubbing the lamb
15
ml
Olive Oil
For frying carrots
60
ml
Olive Oil
For pesto
Other
30
ml
Honey
For glazing
Vegetables
1
bunch
Baby Carrots
Trimmed and washed

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Rub olive oil, salt, and pepper into the lamb meat.
  • Fry the lamb and garlic in an ovenproof pan until golden-brown.
  • Roast the lamb in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes then let it rest.
  • Boil the baby carrots for 5 minutes and drain.
  • Sauté the carrots with oil and honey in a pan until braised.
  • Process pine nuts, basil, garlic, and oil into a smooth paste.
  • Slice the lamb and serve over carrots with a drizzle of pesto.