Rosemary Pesto Crusted Lamb Valentine Steaks

Rosemary Pesto Crusted Lamb Valentine Steaks is a traditional British recipe for a classic dish of lamb Valentine steaks crusted in rosemary pesto that's fried and makes and excellent main meal for Valentine's day. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Rosemary Pesto Crusted Lamb Valentine Steaks.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

15 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Herb Recipes Lamb Recipes British Recipes

The lamb Valentine steak is a cut that's gaining in popularity. It's a boneless double steak of lamb loin butterfly cut into very attractive and classy looking steaks. This makes an excellent cut of meat for that special Valentine's day dinner.

Ingredients:

45g fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tbsp freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
40g dry breadcrumbs
salt and freshly-ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
2 lamb Valentine steaks (about 100g each)
2 tbsp olive oil

Method:

Begin with the pesto: Combine the parsley, rosemary, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, extra-virgin olive oil and breadcrumbs in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper then set aside.

Meanwhile, brush the lamb steaks on one side with the beaten egg then spread the rosemary pesto evenly onto the egg-coated side of the lamb, applying it liberally. Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat then place the lamb Valentine steaks in the pan, setting them pesto side down. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until the pesto mixture has browned lightly then turn the steaks over and continue cooking until done to your desired level of done-ness (about 4 minutes more for medium). Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving with minted new potatoes and green beans or peas.

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