Oven-roasted Lamb Fillet

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (13 ounce) lamb tenderloin
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 ounces blanched almonds
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 bunch flat leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 trim off any gristle from the lamb fillets, cut them in half crossways and season with salt and pepper. heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan and fry the meat for 2 to 3 minutes until browned on all sides. transfer to a roasting dish and cook in a preheated oven, 375 degrees f, for 15 minutes, until cooked through. remove from the oven, wrap in foil and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, dry-fry the almonds in a clean frying pan, stirring until browned; allow to cool slightly. place in a food processor with the garlic, parsley, remaining oil and salt and pepper. blend to form a fairly smooth paste. stir in the parmesan and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• 3 slice the lamb, arrange it on plates with any pan juices and serve it with boiled new potatoes and salad drizzled with spoonfuls of the pesto.