Best Medallion Of Loin Of Lamb With Tomatoes And Basil Recipes

GARLIC-PEPPER CRUSTED SEARED LAMB LOIN WITH TOMATO HASH SERVED ON CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Rub lamb loin with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil then sprinkle with Roasted Garlic Pepper. Wrap bacon around lamb loin and secure with toothpicks. Heat a skillet over high heat. Sear bacon wrapped lamb on all sides until golden brown. Remove toothpicks and strips of bacon. (Since the powerful flavor of the bacon can be overwhelming to lamb we will only use its imparted flavor from the searing process. The bacon strips can be discarded or cooked until crispy and reserved in the refrigerator for a short time to use as a garnish on a future Cobb salad or the like.)
• Place lamb in oven and roast until medium rare, an internal temperature of 125 degrees F. (Since the lamb will continue to cook for 5 to 8 minutes after you have removed it from the oven - carryover cooking - the meat thermometer will continue to rise to that period of time. So, the idea is to pull the lamb out at an internal temperature of 120 degrees F, so it ultimately ends up where you want it for medium rare.) Let meat rest, then cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• To make the tomato hash, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium low heat and gently cook the onion and garlic until the onion becomes translucent. Stir in the diced tomatoes and chives remove from the heat. Crumble in the cheese and allow it to melt.
• Place a piece of lamb on each slice of baguette, top with some of the tomato hash and mint leaves.

BREADED LAMB CUTLETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°F. If you're using rib or loin slices, pound them lightly with the heel of your hand until they are about 1/2 inch thick. If you're using leg, put them between 2 sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap and pound with a mallet or rolling pin until they are about 1/2 inch thick. Put a nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
• When the oil shimmers, dip a piece of lamb in the egg and press both sides into the bread crumbs. Add to the skillet; do not crowd-you will have to cook in batches. When the meat is in the skillet, season it with salt and pepper and sprinkle it with a pinch of cumin if you like.
• As the meat browns, flip it and brown the other side; adjust the heat so that each side browns in about 2 minutes; the meat should remain rare. As the pieces finish, put them on an ovenproof platter and keep them warm in the oven. When they are all done, garnish with parsley if you like and serve with lemon wedges.

PAN SEARED LAMB MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Place lamb in a bowl. Mix all other ingredients together except salt, olive oil, stock and butter. Massage the lamb and marinate at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.
• Heat pan over medium high heat. Add olive oil and butter. When it just starts to smoke a little, sear lamb for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium doneness. Baste continuously with pan oil and butter when searing. Set lamb aside and drain oil.
• Deglaze pan with chicken stock to make pan jus. Pour jus over lamb when serving.

MEDALLION OF LOIN OF LAMB WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cut the lamb into 12 pieces of equal size.
• Remove the skin and seeds of the tomatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch chunks. There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a small saucepan and add the chopped garlic. Cook briefly but do not brown. Add the tomatoes, basil leaves, salt and pepper. Stir and simmer 5 minutes. Keep warm.
• Sprinkle the lamb with cumin, salt and pepper.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil with 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the lamb in one layer. Add the lamb, garlic cloves and thyme. Brown the lamb quickly on all sides and cook over relatively high heat about 4 minutes for rare. Remove the lamb pieces to a warm platter.
• Add the shallots to the pan and cook briefly, stirring, until wilted.
• Add the water. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute. Swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and any juices that have accumulated around the lamb. Blend well. Taste for seasoning. Remove garlic cloves if desired.
• Keep warm.
• Divide the tomato sauce equally on 4 plates. Place 3 pieces of lamb over the sauce. Spread some shallot sauce over the lamb pieces. Arrange the sauteed potatoes (see recipe) around the lamb.