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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Lamb Loin Roast

    Published: Mar 3, 2011 · Updated: Aug 13, 2020 by Peter G · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    A lamb loin roast is a delicious and quicker alternative to the everyday roasted lamb. By stuffing it with herbs and spices, you add flavour without sacrificing taste.

    Want to know how to make it?

    Let's dive right in.

    three slices of cooked lamb loin on a board

    🥘 Ingredients

    a lamb loin covered in herbs and spices on a baking tray

    To prepare this delicious dish, you're going to need:

    • 1-kilogram boneless lamb loin
    • 60 grams pistachios, shelled
    • 1 lemon, zest and juice
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup parsley
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon salt

    The stuffing is a blend of ingredients that bring this dish together.
    The pistachios offer a little texture and crunch, the lemon zest a touch of freshness and a dollop of Dijon mustard gives it just the right amount of spice.

    I also added a handful of chopped parsley to the mix to give it that "herby" touch and a few cloves of garlic.

    Lamb wouldn't be the same without some garlic.

    rolled boneless lamb prepared in a baking dish

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 180 deg C. Wash your lamb using cold water and then dry using paper towels.
    2. Combine the pistachio kernels, lemon juice and zest, garlic, mustard and parsley in a food processor and with the motor running add your olive oil in a thin stream. Process until it all comes together and forms a paste.
    3. Lay the lamb on a baking tray flesh side up and proceed to place the stuffing in the centre. Roll it up gently and tie it up with kitchen string. Drizzle a little olive oil over the tied up lamb and add some more salt and pepper.
    4. Cook in the oven for the first 10 mins at 180 deg C and then drop the temperature down to 160 deg C. Check on the lamb 20 mins later. If it appears a little dry, add half a glass of water. Cook for a further 20-25 mins. (Total cooking time is anywhere between 45-60 mins)
    5. Remove from the pan and lay it on a plate to rest covered in foil for 10 minutes. Slice and serve immediately

    🥗 Side dishes

    roast lamb served on a blue plate with a side of potatoes

    The best thing to serve with this lamb loin roast is roasted Greek potatoes and a Greek salad.

    three slices of cooked lamb loin on a board

    📖 Variations

    If you love lamb feel free to explore these recipes:

    • Rack of Lamb - Greek Style
    • Greek Slow Roasted Lamb
    • Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks
    • Lamb Giouvetsi
    two slices of roasted lamb loin served on a wooden board

    Lamb Loin Roast

    Author: Peter G
    A quick and tasty dish of lamb loin stuffed with pistachios and herbs.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Cuisine Greek Inspired
    Servings 6 serves

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 kilogram lamb loin
    • 60 grams pistachios, shelled
    • 1 lemon, zest and juice
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup parsley
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Pre heat your oven to 180 deg C.  Wash your lamb loin using cold water and then dry using paper towels.
    • Combine the pistachio kernels, lemon juice and zest, garlic, mustard and parsley in a food processor and with the motor running add your olive oil in a thin stream.  Process until it all comes together and forms a paste.
    • Lay the loin of lamb on a baking tray flesh side up and proceed to place the stuffing in the centre.  Roll it up gently and tie it up with kitchen string. Drizzle a little olive oil over the tied up lamb loin and add some more salt and pepper.
    • Cook in the oven for the first 10 mins  at 180 deg C and then drop the temperature down to 160 deg C.  Check on the lamb 20 mins later.  If it appears a little dry add half a glass of water. Cook for a further 20-25 mins.  (Total cooking time is anywhere between 45-60 mins)
    • Remove from the pan and lay it on a plate to rest covered in foil.  Slice and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 383 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 37 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g

    This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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    1. Vic

      December 25, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for Christmas Eve dinner (lamb is a must in Greek households!) and I am so impressed. The stuffing was flavourful and savoury and so lemony, and I added extra garlic 😉 but it wasn't overpowering at all and really complimented the lamb. A must-try recipe for sure. Thank you for sharing!

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