Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Balsamic-Fig-Basil Sauce Recipe
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Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Balsamic-Fig-Basil Sauce

By: Barbara E. 
"Dried plums and currants tossed with salted, roasted almonds, creme de cassis, and mint is the stuffing for my rolled lamb roast. It's a very easy way to dress up a lamb roast during the holidays. The simple herb rub adds just the right amount of seasoning along with fresh garlic inserted into the top of the roast. My balsamic basil fig sauce creation drizzled over the sliced lamb is the perfect finish touch and extremely flavorful thanks to the fresh basil."

What to Drink?

Wine Cabernet Sauvignon
Prep Time:
50 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 1 lamb roast
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped prunes
  • 1/4 cup currants
  • 2 tablespoons creme de cassis liqueur
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  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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  • 1 (4 pound) boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted and salted almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 3 cloves garlic, cut into thirds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced, stemmed Calimyrna figs
  • 5 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
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  • 6 leaves mint
  • 6 leaves basil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Combine the chopped prunes and currants with the creme de cassis in a small bowl, and set aside. In another small bowl, combine the rosemary, thyme, coriander, salt, and pepper; set aside.
  3. Untie and unroll the lamb, lay it out flat on the work surface. Trim off excess fat, and cut any thick parts open so that it is evenly thick and somewhat rectangular in shape. Sprinkle half of the herb mixture over the lamb. Mix the almonds and chopped mint into the prune mixture; spread evenly over the lamb. Roll up starting at one of the short sides, and tie with kitchen twine in 1-inch intervals. Cut 9 slits about 1-inch deep into the top of the lamb, and insert a slice of garlic in each. Rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with the remaining herb mixture.
  4. Place lamb seam-side up on a rack set in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven to desired doneness. For medium-rare, a thermometer inserted into the center will read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Remove lamb from the oven and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 15 minutes while proceeding with the recipe.
  5. While the lamb is resting, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil until the vinegar has reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes. Once reduced, stir in the butter, honey, and sliced figs. Stir until the butter has melted, then remove from the heat, stir in the chopped basil and set aside.
  6. To serve, remove the twine from the lamb and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange on a warm serving platter and drizzle with the fig sauce, garnish with mint and basil leaves.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 631 | Total Fat: 39.7g | Cholesterol: 147mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by sailshonan   view full review
I am a lamb lover; it's by far my favorite meat, I made this meal for Xmas dinner and I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by GRLBUG   view full review
This was a very interesting and elegant dish! The herbs really worked well together, but next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2008 by JMeisha   view full review
We loved this recipe. We live in a small country town and there was no lamb or figs near so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2006 by odetoMFK   view full review
Figs and balsamic vinegar give this recipe instant crowd appeal. The aged balsamic vinegar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by Jackie   view full review
I made this for my family Easter Sunday and it was a huge hit. I couldn't find currants so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by Joyce M   view full review
I made some changes to the recipe,substituting what I had on had: replaced the almonds with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2011 by MicahtheFlavorous   view full review
Like whoa. I made this for a number of guests on New Years Eve and made quite the ruckus. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by GoodFoodLover   view full review
This recipe is a winner! Made it for Easter and my lamb-hating husband and I both loved it!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by francheska   view full review
I am not a lamb lover AT ALL! In fact it baa's at me! But I hosted Easter and one of my guests...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by lauren   view full review
This was really good! It was a hit in my pre-Xmas gathering. I sub'd cherries for the currants...

 

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