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Coriander-Crusted Leg of Lamb with Arugula and Feta Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Perfectly seasoned, luscious leg of lamb with a savory salad
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Main Course
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Executive Chef David Rose

Ingredients

Coriander Rub

  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons coriander
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Coriander rub

  • 7 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, large diced
  • 1 medium fennel bulb, large diced
  • 3 celery stalks, large diced
  • 3 whole garlic cloves
  • 2 cups beef stock

Lamb Jus

  • Pan drippings
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper

Pomegranate Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Salt and pepper

Arugula Salad

  • 5 oz. baby arugula
  • 3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 oz. pepitas, roasted and salted pumpkin seeds
  • Pomegranate vinaigrette
  • Salt and pepper
  • Instructions

Instructions

Coriander Rub

  • Add all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir together until well incorporated.

Leg of Lamb

  • Thaw leg of lamb in refrigerator for 24 to 26 hours.
  • Take lamb out of refrigerator and remove butcher’s twine.
  • Pat dry with paper towel then rub lamb with 3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil and season generously with prepared coriander rub on all sides; allow lamb to come to room temperature on counter for one hour.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large cast-iron pan, add remaining grapeseed oil and bring to medium-high heat.
  • Sear lamb in cast-iron pan on all sides to get a nice, browned crust; about one and a half to two minutes on each side.
  • In a roasting pan, add beef stock, onion, fennel, celery, and garlic cloves to the bottom, add roasting rack, then place lamb on top of roasting rack.
  • Place roasting pan in oven and cook lamb for about one hour, until internal temperature of 125 degrees Fahrenheit, for medium-rare doneness, then remove from oven and let lamb rest for 15 minutes before slicing (carry-over cooking will raise internal temperature 5 to 10 degrees while resting.) Cook longer for more desired doneness.

Lamb Jus

  • Remove vegetables from roasting pan and strain pan drippings with a fine sieve.
  • Place half of the pan drippings in a small sauce pot and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, place the other half of pan drippings and whisk in cornstarch until completely incorporated and dissolved, then whisk into the sauce pot until pan drippings thicken slightly to a gravy-like consistency; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Pomegranate Vinaigrette

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Arugula Salad

  • Place baby arugula, feta cheese, and pepitas in large bowl.
  • Sparingly add pomegranate vinaigrette and a pinch of salt and pepper to bowl and lightly toss.