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Pesto Stuffed Roast Lamb
5 from 24 votes

Pesto Stuffed Roast Lamb

The Pesto Stuffed Roast Lamb uses a rolled lamb shoulder filled with a mixture of pesto and chopped anchovies to infuse rich herbal and umami flavors. Roasting the lamb at a high temperature first, then lowering it to finish cooking, achieves a flavorful crust with tender meat inside. This approach enhances the lamb with a distinct savory profile.

Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Course: Side Dish, Lunch, Dinner, Others
Cuisine: American, Canadian, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp pesto
  • 1 tsp anchovies chopped
  • 1 kg (2.2lb) lamb shoulder rolled
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to fan-assisted 240C / 220C / 425F / gas 7.
  2. Mix together the pesto and anchovies
  3. Stuff the rolled lamb with the pesto mix and roast in the preheated oven for 20 mins.
  4. Then reduce the heat to fan-assisted 140C / 160C / 325F / gas 3 and roast for 10 min per 500g / 1.1lb for rare or 20 mins per 500g / 1.1lb for well done.
  5. Use the thermometer to check your meat.Your reading should be 50C / 122F for rare and 70C / 158F for well done.
  6. Allow the lamb to rest for 20 mins before carving.

Notes

  • This recipe is gluten-free, using no gluten-containing ingredients in the stuffing or roast.