Barbecued Lamb With Lemon Salad

Recipe Ingredients

2		Fresh legs of lamb
6		Garlic cloves
1		Fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons	30ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 cup	118ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
		Sea salt - to taste
		Lemon Salad
2		Lemons - segmented
2		Lemons - peeled, and
		Sliced very thin
6 tablespoons	90ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Sea salt
1 tablespoon	15ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
2		Arugula - washed, spun dry
		Almond Pesto
1 cup	93g / 3.3oz	Blanched almonds
1/2 cup	118ml	Green Olive Pesto - (listed below)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup	59ml	Orange juice
1/4 cup	59ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup	59ml	Lemon juice
		Green Olive Pesto
1 1/2		Green olives - pitted (large)
1/2		Red onion - chopped
1/4 cup	59ml	Pine nuts
1		Garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/2 cup	118ml	Extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Light barbecue or grill.

Rinse and pat dry lamb legs, score on both sides,

In a blender, mix garlic, mint leaves, pepper and olive oil until smooth paste is formed. Rub paste all over both legs and season with salt. Place on barbecue and cook, turning frequently, until pink at bone, about 30 to 40 minutes

Meanwhile, prepare Lemon Salad by mixing lemons, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper in a large mixing bowl. Allow to stand at room temperature until ready to serve with meat.

In a blender, mix almonds, Green Olive Pesto, hot pepper flakes, orange juice, olive oil and lemon juice until smooth and thick. Remove and set aside.

When lamb is cooked, remove from grill to allow to rest for 10 minutes. Toss arugula with Lemon Salad and arrange on platter. Carve lamb into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange on platter. Drizzle with Almond Pesto and serve.

For the Green Olive Pesto: In a food processor, combine the olives, pine nuts, and garlic, and blend for 1 minute. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until it forms a thick, smooth paste. Allow to stand 1/2 hour before using. (Makes 2 cups)

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-2F20) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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