Tyrion's Leg of Lamb | Game of Thrones Recipes
Indulge in a Game of Thrones-inspired culinary masterpiece with this roasted leg of lamb recipe, featuring a flavorful spinach and goat cheese filling, found in The Unofficial Game of Thrones Cookbook.
Ingredients
- 5-6 lb leg of lamb bone removed, butterflied
- 16 oz spinach
- 4 tablespoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup basil
- ⅓ cup goat cheese
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bone, trim, and butterfly the leg of lamb (or have your butcher do it for you).
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté the spinach and minced garlic until the spinach is significantly reduced in size, which should take about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the golden raisins, pine nuts, basil, and goat cheese.
- Spread the spinach mixture onto the inside of the lamb's leg, then roll it up and secure it with twine (or aluminum foil!).
- Place the rolled lamb into the oven and roast for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Allow the lamb leg to rest for 10-15 minutes, then slice, serve, and savor the flavors of this delectable dish. Enjoy!
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